Hattie Wills

Hattie Lucille Wills was born on August 23, 1921, in Ocala, Florida to her parents, Eli Cornelius Maultsby and Mabel Conner Maultsby. She was the first born in the family and the only girl, raised surrounded by her brothers, Collie and Laban. As a child, she enjoyed listening to music, singing and she loved to hum. She later studied voice and piano. She always talked about how her father, who worked in the orange groves in Florida, would bring her gifts after each work trip. Hattie always dreamed of leaving the farm and her dreams kept her motivated until her dreams came true. In 1953, Hattie united in holy matrimony to Wilton Wills, Jr. They first met in Nashville, Tennessee. They were a military family and as a result they lived in Japan, Korea and Germany. To this union, Avondine, Aljanon and Jari were born. They remember her as a mother whose pride and joy was the care and nurture of her children. The family shared many happy and precious moments together. Later she was blessed to have six grandchildren Avondine, RaShaad, Lauren, Jari, Lydia and Langston, who were an additional source of joy and pride in her life. By profession, Hattie was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She was employed by the St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs for a number of years. She later retired from the VA Medical Center in Denver. She is remembered for her hard work, dedication and dependability. She was extremely patient and understanding when it came to the care of those patients placed in her charge. She was never a person who merely met the standards but she always exceeded them confidently and consistently. A woman of faith and belief in the Lord, Hattie was currently a member of the St. John's Episcopal Cathedral of Denver and a former member of Grace Episcopal of Colorado Springs. She truly enjoyed the worship experience and fellowship shared with both church families. She taught her children and grandchildren the importance of having the right relationship with the Lord and the fact that prayer is our communication line to the Lord. Some of her civic affiliations include being a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees as well as being a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliate. Hattie's closest friends Elma Marshall, Thomasine Hallman and Linda Brownlee shared a close camaraderie over many years. She will be remembered by all whose lives were touched and made better by having known the kind and wonderful woman, whose love and commitment was undeniable. Hattie leaves a very impressive, unforgettable and treasured legacy. She was and remains the mark of how strong the Wills Family love is forever sustained. "Well done thou good and faithful servant." Hattie Lucille Wills departed this life on May 28, 2014, in Denver, Colorado. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss include two sons, Avondine M. Wills of Santa Cruz, California and Aljanon C. (Kim) Wills of Richmond, Virginia; 6 grandchildren, Avondine A. K. Wills of Denver, Rashad J. Chambers of Atlanta, Georgia, Lauren E. Ottersberg of Los Angeles, California, Jari Baker-Wills of Santa Cruz, California, Lydia A. Wills and Langston E. Wills both of Richmond, Virginia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremations - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Visitation: 6/5/2014 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 6/6/2014 at 10:00 AM - Saint John's Episcopal Cathedral - Denver, CO
Cemetery: 6/6/2014 - Following the Funeral Service. Evergreen Cemetery - 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, CO