Mrs.Lilly Mae Douglas, 80

Lilly Mae Wadlington, better known to most as Mae was born May 19, 1934, in Blair, S.C. On April 21, 2015, God wrapped his arms around Mae and lifted her to rest from the Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI. leaving an unfillable void in many lives.

Lilly Mae Wadlington,was born to the late Ruben Eddie Martin and Mary Jane (Boykin)Morgan.  She attended the Fairfield County Public School System and accepted Christ at an early age at The Gethsemane Baptist Church in Blair, SC. Lilly enjoyed speaking about happy childhood memories with her siblings, Sadie Robinson (preceded her in death), Morris Morgan and cousin, Thomas Wadlington (preceded her in death).

In 1951 Lilly Mae Douglas married Robert Lee Douglas (preceded her death) in South Carolina and 4 children were born to this union, Mattie, Blossom, Robert Jr. (preceded her in death), and Elbert. In 1952 Robert migrated to Detroit, Mi for employment opportunities where Lilly later followed. From this union Lilly accepted and became a part of an extended new family and created special bonds with, Lillie Mae Wallington, Willie and Laura Young, Celeste and Ira Goodwin, Eddie Mae Walton and a host of other family members.

A consummate mother and homemaker, Lilly was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed shopping. She was well known for her beautiful suits and hats. Lilly was an advocate and supporter of her Woodbridge Community where she lived, serving on the Woodbridge Counsel and volunteering at the 3^rd Precinct Police department for many years, where she met and made incredible friends (Rudell, Mary, Mr. Crume and Bill Sledge). Lilly also enjoyed playing cards with her family and close friends (Mary). Lilly mostly enjoyed traveling back to her hometown of Blair, SC. Whenever the opportunity presented.

Lilly Douglas leaves to cherish in loving memories, 3 children Mattie Begley of Milan, Mi. Blossom (Joys) King, Elbert (Denise) Douglas both of Detroit, Mi. and daughter in law Patricia Douglas of Detroit, Mi.One Brother Morris (Connie) Morgan of Columbia, S.C ,One sister Eddie Mae Wilson of Jenkinsville, S.C., One sister in law Floree Rickets of Philadelphia, P.A. One Aunt Catherine Mills of Jenkinsville, S.C.,20 Grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be Friday May 1, 2015 at 2:00pm Gethsemane Baptist Church. Visitation Will be Thursday April 30, 2015 from 12-7pm at Russell McCutchen Funeral Home.