A Celebration of Life honoring Willie Mae Bacon will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11:00AM in the Southside Church of God In Christ. Visitation will be held in the mortuary on Friday, June 2, from 4:00PM-7:00PM. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

Queen Williemae Bacon was called home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on May 18, 2023. Williemae was born in Barnwell, SC, on March 13, 1949 to the late Willie and Juanita Harley. She was the second oldest of eight children raised on her grandparent's farm. When she was around the third grade, Williemae along with her family moved to Jacksonville Florida.

On June 3, 1967, Williemae was united in holy matrimony to her loving husband Alvin W. Bacon II. In 1971 they moved to New Jersey where they started a family.

Williemae was predeceased by her parents Willie and Juanita Harley, as well as siblings, Lewis, Eddie and Leslie. And surviving siblings; Willie, Lenwood (Michelle), Rosa and Lawrence.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 56 years, Alvin W Bacon II; her loving children; Felicia "Lisa" (AB), Alvin III (Inga), Tyron (Angel), Tanya, and adopted daughter Virginia Worthy and children. Also her two loving nieces whom she helped raise as her own; Paris Harley and Rovondalyn McKnight. Her cherished grandchildren; Darnell (Allison), Shadava (Alfonso), Damaris; Devon,(Melissa) Derrell (Ruthie), Zariyah, Xavian; Layla Bacon (deceased), arriving soon baby boy Bacon, Marvon, Markia, Machi, Kera and 12 great grandchildren and 9 godchildren. Williemae is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and dear friend Velma Jenkins.

Williemae's family was her life. She will always be remembered for her many accomplishments. She was a member of the State of New Jersey DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services) and CHS (Children's Home Society) of New Jersey. She was an in-home daycare provider and was awarded the Community Mother in 2005. Everyone knew her as the "Candy Lady" selling snacks. Mrs. Bacon was also a member of The Prayer-band Church in Philadelphia, a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Missionary and Deaconess at Word of Life Ministries, one of the overseers of Anointed Youth of Manchester, Deaconess at New Life Ministries and finally Lady Queen of her own True Gospel Ministries, where her husband is Pastor. Williemae was a prayer warrior, teacher and counselor. She was serious about her spiritual walk with Christ and would always testify of the goodness of Jesus no matter where she was. Her community and faith were important to her, she loved having neighborhood gatherings at her home. She would greet everyone with her amazing smile stating her favorite saying.

She is also loved by her extended daycare family "Mae's kids". Mrs. Bacon always had a song and dance in her heart, praise on her lips, and a true worship in her spirit. She was a true example of a woman of God. If your life was touched by her just once, that blessing will last forever.

As impactful as her departure from this earth may be, we pray those who knew and loved her will have peace within their heart knowing that she has fought the good fight, finished her course, and kept the faith.