Willie Lee Bingham

Willie Lee Bingham 88, of DeKalb was lovingly cared for at home when she went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. She was born September 23, 1928 in Inverness, MS and was the daughter of the late Will and Minnie Rollins.

Willie graduated high school and thereafter received her beauty culture license which she did for years before working as a Case Worker for the City of Chicago Department of Human Services and the Mayor's Office of Employment and Training for 30 plus years before retiring. She had been a missionary of First Baptist Church in Chicago, IL for many years. After moving to DeKalb she was a faithful member of Cathedral of Praise in DeKalb, IL until her passing. She was a loving and devoted mother to her children and was known to many others as "mom" and "grandma".
She is survived by her sons; Donald Williams of DeKalb and Kenneth Williams of Chicago; daughters; Sandra Williams of Broadview, IL, Maria (David) Krouse of Florida, and Brigitte Bingham of DeKalb; step children (with husband Anthony Bingham Jr. who proceeded her in death); Anthony (Gwen) Bingham III of Chicago, Rosemary Gray of Oak Lawn, Margaret Bingham of Chicago, Rose Marie Cole of Westchester and Gregory Bingham of Riverdale. 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Albert Rollins, Samuel Riley, and Harold Rollins and grandson Marcus T. Williams.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 11:00am at Cathedral of Praise 1126 S. 1st Street DeKalb, IL with Pastor Eric Wyzard officiating. Burial will be held at 2:00pm Restvale Cemetery in Alsip, IL. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10:00am until the time of service. Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit: wwwfinchfuneralhomedekalb.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. 2 Cor 13:11 KJV