Our dear family Matriarch Willie Mae Morton passed away on October 16th 2021 at 91. Like so many during this time, we are devastated. To add to the pain we learned that her insurance had lapsed which brings us to the painful need for a GoFundMe. We thought it could never happen to us, to someone we loved. But here we are.

They — meaning anyone — will tell you that you should prepare for death. Death is inevitable. No one is too good to beat it. Well Willie Mae or "Sister " as she was lovingly called, deserved to, if anyone. She brightened the lives of so many with her belly laugh, sense of humor, and selfless means of carrying herself.

She was so rare. Heaven truly gained an angel to be reckoned with — in the best way. 

As you can imagine, my family was not at all prepared for the financial burden that comes along with a proper funeral service and burial. That is why I am reaching out to you all in hopes that you’ll show your support.

So you know exactly where your donation will be used, we are planning a modest but proper ceremony. Every little bit helps. You will see an itemized list of our intended spending below. 

- Transportation of her remains from Maryland to Illinois

- The funeral home and associated costs: Ceremony, embalming, staffing, hearse or car services, printed materials, musicians or singers, etc.

- Burial costs: This may include a casket, urn, plot, etc.

- Flowers, Food and more (including Repass location and food)

Thank you so much for even considering to donate and for taking the time to read about my sweet Willie Mae. She loves you. I mean it. Even if she didn’t know you directly.

As you can see our goal is $15,000 and we hope to raise this amount by 10/27/2021 to cover the funeral which is planned for October 30th, 2021.

Blessings,

Sabrina Morton

Granddaughter of Willie Mae Morton