Willie Rose

Neely

Willie Rose Neely "Moote" was born July 15, 1938, in Starkville, Mississippi, to the parents of Rosie Bell Moore and Willie A. Moore.

As a child, Willie was a member of 16 Section Baptist Church, Starkville, Mississippi, there she confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and was baptized. One of her favorite songs is "Safe in His Arms." She attended school in West Point, Mississippi, Clay County School District.

Willie Rose and her family relocated to Toledo, Ohio, where she met and united in marriage with Mr. Aldean Neely, January 29, 1957. To their union were six children. She worked for families as a domestic worker until she became an employee of the Toledo Board of Education School District, as a custodian for sixteen years, before her disability retirement.

During Willie's early years she used her many talents to make a beautiful home for her family by designing arts and crafts, upholstery, gardening, fishing, all while teaching her children how to be the best as citizens, and loving God. She was a long time member of Friendship Baptist Full Gospel Church under Late Pastor G.J.Johnson, currently Bishop Duane C.Tisdale, until her health declined; Willie continued Bible study at home, with friends and family.

Family gatherings were held at Willie's home throughout the decades. Cooking and enjoying her "fried chicken" was a tease from her family. As the matriarch, she is missed by many.

Willie Rose was preceded in death by her loving husband, Aldean Neely; daughter, Brenda Neely, grandsons, Robert O. Neely Sr., Judah B. Neely; great grandson, Dorian M. Neely. Brothers, George Davis, Jimmy Davis, Robert Davis; Sisters, Mamie Wright, Jerlene Harris, Fannie Speights.

She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters, Jamila Aqeela, Sharon (Rodney) Hooks; sons, Alvin Neely, Timothy (Donna) Neely, Bryan Neely Sr. 24 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren. Brother, Climmie Walter Moore; Brother-in-law, Andrew Wright; Sis-in-laws, Audrey Davis, Johnnie Mae Davis, and host of Nieces, Nephews, family, friends and neighbors.