Jimella Willis Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jimella Willis of Flint, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 1, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arnett Rison Sr. and Rosie Rison (Hudson); her husband Bobby Willis; her children, Sheila Willis, Sabrina Willis and Victor Willis; her granddaughter Casandra Chavers; her siblings, Catherine Jones, Mose Rison Sr., Ernest Rison, Arnett Rison Jr. and Clevester Rison Sr.; her parents-in-law, Rosie Willis and Lee Willis; and her sister-in-law Betty Lincoln.
She is survived by: her children, Casandra Willis, Alvin Rison of Flint, MI and Gordon Willis of Flint, MI; her grandchildren, Sherrodd Rison Sr., Tiffany Willis-Sims, Shatika Tramble (Mike), Latonya Dent, Travis Willis, Dedrick Willis, Aaron White (Jasmine) and Dareion Williams; her great grandchildren, Sherrodd Rison Jr., Aiden Rison, Ayden Chestnut, Adonis Pitts, Skylar Willingham, Benjamin Skinner, Lavarious Horace, Jacari Willis, Harmony Willis, Amari Willis-Powell, Dallas Willis, Denver Willis and Dakota Willis; her siblings, Merdice Coleman (Van) of Mt. Morris, MI, Patricia Morrison of Mt. Morris, MI, Robert Rison of Atlanta, GA and Webster Rison Sr. of Flint, MI; and her close friends, Sylvia Willis, Cynthia Howell, Edna Chapman and Janet Shaw. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.
