Final arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, TX  75801

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Willie Louise Black-Hodges was born on January 18, 1933 in Buffalo, Texas to Issac and Ethel (Simmons) Black.  She was the fourth of four children.

Willie was raised in Palestine, Texas.

She accepted Christ early in life and united with Mt. Vernon AME Church.  She served as a choir member.  She was a life member.

Willie married William Hodges, Sr.  on January 1, 1945 .  This union was blessed with four children.

She was a Cook and Healthcare worker.

On July 23, 2017 in Tyler, Texas, Willie's hardworking hands were called to rest.  She was preceded in death by her parents,  Issac and Ethel Black; son,  Anthony D. Hodes; husband, William Hodges, Sr.; Brothers, William Black, Joseph Black, Lester Demar,  Johnny Demar; sisters, Mildred Black-Carr  and Betty Demar.

Loving survivors:  four sons, William A Hodges, Jr. Of Palestine, Texas, Gerald G. Hodges of Palestine, Texas, Jimmy Willis of Butler, Texas and Thomas Reeves of Palsetine, Texas; two daughters, Ethel L. Hodges of Palestine, Texas and Birdia Daniels of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Mary D. Young of Palestine, Texas and Jaunita White of Garland, Texas; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.