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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the departure of Earlean Williams on April 10, 2017; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37lh Ward; and
WHEREAS, Earlean Williams was the fourth child born to the late Ora Lee Jones in Leland, Mississippi, on November 12, 1943; and
WHEREAS, Prior to her retirement, Earlean spent over 20 years working as a Supervisor at Market Facts; and
WHEREAS, Earlean accepted Christ at an early age, and joined Mission Hills Baptist Church in 2008 where she served a member of the Usher Board; and
WHEREAS, Earlean was extremely close to her sister Pearl, they were inseparable. Throughout the years, the sisters cherished one another, took care of one another, and nursed each other back to health after sickness; and
WHEREAS, Earlean leaves to cherish her memory her children, Michael (Georgia), Leo (Cynthia); sister, Pearl Johnson; brother, Henry Davis; grandchildren, Jowanda, Nicole, Kanesha. Lil Mike, Crystal, Deshawn, Shawnetta and Charille; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Williams; mother, Ora Lee Jones; father, Jessie Smith; and brothers, Jimmy Jones and legendary soul singer Tyrone Davis; and
WHEREAS, Earlean touched the lives of all who knew her through her love and caring spirit. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character will live on in those who knew and loved her; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty-fourth day of May, 2017, do hereby extend our heartfel t condolences to the family of Earlean Williams.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are Earlean Williams as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
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EMMA MITTS Alderman, 37th Wa...
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