Wynona Fay Willis' Obituary
Wynona WillisBorn: Wynona Fay AgnewSunrise: January 6, 1935Sunset: August 12, 2010Born in Dallas Texas to the parentage of Hollie and Laura Agnew who preceded her in death along with siblings John Lewis Agnew (brother), Gladys Hollier, Ruby Callins and Earnestine Campbell (sisters) Born: Dallas, TexasWynona attended schools within the Dallas Independent School District. She taught herself to spell and read. She accepted Christ at an early age. She married and lived the life of a homemaker. She attended Welding Trade school and developed a passion for mathematics and spelling. She later became a business- woman by opening two bars in Dallas Texas known as the "Sister's Lounge" a tribute to her love for her family, specifically her sisters. She had a passion for Bingo, Slot machines, cards and dominoes.Wynona was the 10th child of 13 children born to the Agnew family.MarriagesMarried John L. Smith Junior: Wynona Agnew SmithMarried Oliver Willis: Wynona WillisShe leaves behind to cherish her memoriesDaughter: Victoria Smith, Oakland, CaliforniaGrandson, Quincy Smith, Oakland, California and Victoria's pet Maltese, "Frosti" Smith,Wynona is survived by, Patricia Shoate of Oakland, California (sister), David Agnew of Richmond, California (brother), James Earl Agnew (Dallas, Texas) and Willie Earl Agnew of Richmond, California(brothers), Bernice Jefferson and Hollie Bess Plummer of Oakland, California(sisters), Cleo De La Rosa and Laurine Leslie of Richmond, California(sisters). A host of nieces and nephews, family and friends and bingo friends who all will miss her dearlyMemorial Services to be held Chapel of the Chimes4499 Piedmont AveOakland, CaCondolences can be sent to Victoria Smith, 909 Marina Village Parkway # 680 Alameda, CA 94501.Thank youVictoria, Quincy and the Agnew family would like to thank everyone for your thoughts, prayers, flowers and all acts of kindness doing this difficult time. Thanks for attending the services and thanks to those that have traveled long distances to attend. May God Bless and keep you and yours.
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