Arkie Jean Williams

Arkie Jean Williams was born April 22, 1946 in Little Rock Arkansas daughter of the late
Sameul Harris and Bessie Mae Harris. Raised by her grandmother,
she, and her favorite and first cousin, Alice Faye were Educated
at Horace Mann High School. Arkie was an extremely outgoing
teenager, loved by everyone that encountered her.

After leaving High school, Arkie moved to Detroit, byway of
Chicago, at the age of 17. She was soon employed at Grace
Hospital as a CNA. Arkie Jean Williams, being married twice
in her lifetime, would later give birth to 4 beautiful children.
Pamela, William, Kenneth, and Marcel.

Arkie, coming from a spiritual family, always knew the Lord.
Having a love for GOD and a beautiful voice, she attended
Triedstone Baptist Church, where her father was the deacon, and
sang in the choir.

Arkie Jean Williams had a love for music, resale shopping,
interior design and most of all, cooking. Being called mom by
some and friends by others, feeding people was one of the things
that she really loved. Telling her how good her food was always
brought a smile to her face. Arkie cooked & created Sunday
dinners for over 25 years and she fed all comers with love, soul
food, laughter, and patience.

Some of her palate pleasing dishes are still discussed between
family & friends, from her corned beef to her barbecue turkey
wings and always a huge pot of greens with baked macaroni
and cheese. Arkie made sure there was enough to go around
for everyone.

Outside of her love for cooking great meals, was her love for children.

Arkie would foster over 6 children in her life span, adopting two.
Falandis Madison and David MacAlister.

Arkie Jean Williams,
There are so many beautiful moments & memories that will
remain in our hearts, when it comes to what Arkie Jean Williams
truly means to her family & friends. Mrs. Arkie Jean Williams
was an incredible mother, and still is, truly loved, respected and
deeply, deeply missed by her family and all of those that had the
pleasure of being called a friend.

Arkie Jean Williams leaves behind 8 siblings {Sam, Emily,
Bee, Felicia, Michelle, Curtis, Patricia and Keith}. 6 children
{Pamela Sims, William & Nicole Freeman, Kenneth Freeman,
Marcel Freeman, Falandos Madison and David Mcgalister}
10 grandchildren {Faith Sims, Al Tolivar, Durrell & Shakeem
Freeman, Willie “Mookie” Jones Jr. & wife Jessica Jones,
Keniece Freeman, Daija Burch, Bianca Freeman, Kameron
Freeman, Kaitlin Freeman and Starr Freeman. Great
grandchildren Harmoni, Kayla, Skylar, James, Jayden, Milani
and Nahla ‘and a plethora of family and friends.

We can not forget such honorable mentions as Arkie’s first
cousin Alice Faye, Bestfriends Betty Lee, Marlene Calvert,
Carolyn Heard and Debra Johnson. Sunday sidekicks Sam I am,
cousin Red, ex Daughter in law and friend Pinkey Freeman and
many more who made our dear mother’s life easier in so many
beautiful ways.

On August 20th our beloved mother crossed over, and was
called home. We are so extremely grateful to God for giving us a
remarkable mother, who taught us the value of family, showed us
how to love, to be patient and to create moments after, amazing,
moments of love and laughter. We ask God to pay special
attention to our dear Mother. For she was our source of Family
Energy. We love you dearly Queen Mother Arkie Jean Williams.
Thank you for so many beautiful memories. See you later!

Ecclesiastes 12:7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was:
and the spirit shall return unto GOD who gave it.