Mrs. Willie Mae Sassafras January
November 22, 1961 - July 29, 2021
Willie Mae was born November 22, 1961 in Redlick, MS, the daughter of Mary Brown Gaines. Mrs. January was a cook and a member of Mount Israel Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking. She is preceded in death by her mother; grandparents, Jonas and Martha Sassafras; sister, Shelia Brown Matthews and brother, Melvin Alphonso Brown. She leaves to cherish her memories: husband, Joseph January; daughter, Fallon January; son, Joseph January Ballard; brothers, Johnny Lee Sassafras, Anthony “Tony” Brown (Marie) and Kenny Brown; sisters, Theresa Bingham (Mitchell) and Juanita Sassafras; grandchildren, Jakhari January, Makayla January, Jaylend January and Jayceon January, other relatives and friends. Online condolences may be sent to www.westgatefh.com
Willie Mae was born November 22, 1961 in Redlick, MS, the daughter of Mary Brown Gaines. Mrs. January was a cook and a member of Mount Israel Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking. She is preceded in death by her mother; grandparents, Jonas... View Obituary & Service Information