Willie Dell Flowers

On Friday night, February 21, 2025, the stars were shining brightly as Willie Dell (Gray) Flowers closed her eyes and went to be with the Lord. Born August 13, 1942, in Elba, Alabama to the late Benjamin Gray and Ovetta Gray Flakes.

Willie Dell was known by her affectionate name "Sweetie". She had a passion for cooking for her family that she treasured so dearly. She was known for her homemade banana pudding. The delight of her six-layer cakes was made with love on each layer. Early in her years, she was a seamstress and took great pride in her work. Because of her lifelong passion and love for cooking, she was inspired to open her restaurant, "Sweetie's", where she greeted many people with her smile. She was known for her outgoing personality and for never meeting a stranger.

Willie Dell was a member of North Highland Missionary Baptist Church and served on the usher board until her health declined.

She held a special relationship with her grandchildren. Some of her greatest memories with them included staying up late at night baking cakes, playing monopoly and having date nights at the Waffle House. They shared real-life experiences and testimonies. She instilled in them, "not to let anything or anyone silence your voice". She also enjoyed traveling with her family, seeing the places that brought them happiness and new adventures.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son; Derrick Lee and 21 siblings.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Harvey Flowers Sr. Willie Dell leaves her legacy to be cherished; one daughter: Patricia Flowers (Glen) of Dothan, AL; two sons: Willie Lee (Barbara) of Hoschton, Ga; James Lee (Delorise) of Huntsville, AL. Her extended children: Lindsey Walker, Steven Wilson, Harvey Flowers Jr. (M'leka), Andre Flowers (Valencia). She leaves a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and countless friends.

A celebration of Willie Dell’s life will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Ann Berry officiating. The family will be receiving friends an hour prior to the service from 1-2pm in the Chapel. Willie Dell will be laid to rest in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Newton, Alabama.

Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home (334) 983-6604 www.SunsetMemorialPark.com