Willie B. Moton

MOTON

Willie Bernease Moton, 92, went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2010 at Mansfield Med Central Hospital. She was born in St. Clairsville, AL. on May 22, 1917 to the late William and Callie Hawkins. Bernease was a graduate of an all girls school in Ebert, KY where she was a lead singer of the glee club. She a was long time member of Greater St. John COGIC, the Oasis of Love where she served on the Mothers Board and former Secretary of Pastors Aide. She was formerly employed by the state of Ohio. Bernease was a great cook and she loved to go fishing with her husband. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bert Moton and daughter Carmella Moton, sister in law Edith Moton, 5 brothers and 1 sister. Left to cherish her memory, daughters Shirley Holley of Mansfield, Dorothy J. Hobbs of Columbus, Martina (William) Goines and Julia Faye (Willie C.) Bond both of Mansfield, sons Joe Frank (Dana) Holley, Ronald (Ardell) Moton, Jerry D. Moton, Gerald R. Moton and Bert L. Moton all of Mansfield, and Antonio (Regina) Moton of Columbus, sister in law Evelyn Hawkins of Detroit, 43 grandchildren, 97 great grandchildren, 13 great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.