Mrs. Lillie B. Motley

MOTLEY, Mrs. Lillie B. - age 88, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 10 a.m. followed by (closed doors) Order of Eastern Star Service, Monday, September 22, 2014 at Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church, 5802 Dupont St. with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Byron C. Moore officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Motley will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, with the family hour from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mrs. Lillie B. Motley was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 2, 1926 and was the mother to seven children; 4 boys and 3 girls: Marvin Neal, Nevelin Emmit, Etienne Fox, Christie Denise, Estella Artelia, Ajamu (Keith L.), and Louvenia Logan, and they all dearly loved by her. She moved with her family to Flint, Michigan when she was 8 years old; and matriculated through the Flint Public School System starting at Parkland Elementary; and graduating from Northern High School. Mrs. Motley (as she is affectionately called), accepted Christ at an early age and attended Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church with Alphonso & Louvenia (McAdory) Reynolds her adoptive parents. In 1945, she transferred her membership to the Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church. During her 69 years as a member of Vernon she held positions on the Steward Board; the Cook Women’s Missionary Society, serving on all levels; and the Senior Choir. She was ordained a Deaconess by Bishop Cousins following the recommendation of her then Pastor, Rev. Ernest J. Garrison. Two of her favorite scriptures throughout her Christian life were Matthew 6:19 – “Only what you do for Christ will last;” and, “Lean not unto your own understanding, but in all things acknowledge Christ, and He will direct thy path.” Mrs. Motley was affiliated with various organizations in various capacities; as a Senior Past Grand Worthy Matron through Royal Star Chapter No. 27, Order of the Eastern Star Prince Hall Affiliation; a Past Commandress of The Daughters of Isis; Past Grand Loyal Lady Ruler, member Light of Hope Assembly No. 64 Order of the Golden Circle; a Past Most Ancient Grand Matron Heroines of Jericho, a Past Grand Princess Captain Heroines of the Crusaders; and a Past Grand Loyal Lady Ruler. Mrs. Lillie B. Motley leaves to cherish sweet memories: her husband of 34 years, Samuel J. Motley, Sr.; 2 sons, Marvin (Deborah) Logan, Ajamu (Keith) Logan-Tyehimba; 2 daughters, Estella Irby Simpkins and Louvenia Lindsey; 7 daughters-in-law, Rosetta, Arletha, Eartha, Carla (Houston), Lynda, Patricia and Elizabeth (Bigmeat) Logan; 5 sisters-in-law, Ann Jean Motley, Lela Koger of Flint, Margie Young of Waterford, MI, Lola Laister of Clanton and Gwen Gibbs of Montgomery, AL; 7 brothers-in-law, Charley H., John N., Theoplis, Colonial, Walter L., Benny A. and Dennis Motley; 24 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; including special great great Cartel Tae’Shawn August and Olivia Leigh Tyson; many relatives including special aunt, Katy Pickett and friends; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; too many to mention. Mrs. Motley was preceded in death by Nevelin E. Logan; 3 sons, Nevelin Emmit Jr. Logan, Etienne Fox Logan and Jimmy Motley; daughter Christie Denise Logan; grandchildren Michael Logan, Harold Logan, Robbie Logan, and Samuel J. Motley III; father, Lonnie Parker, mother Lillie M. Pickett, adopted parents Alfonso & Louvenia Reynolds; sisters Artelia Thomas, and Marion Patton; 1 brother Leroy McAdory; 3 sisters-in-law, Annie McAdory, Genobia and Ruby Motley; 2 brothers-in-law, R. P. Thomas and Nathaniel Motley. The family of Lillie B. Motley would like to give special thanks to Dr. Jagdish Bhagat office staff & team of Medical Professionals, McLaren-Flint brilliant Emergency, ICU staffs of Nurses and Doctors, for their dedication and quality of professional service rendered unto our mother during her earthly illness and heavenly transition.

Mrs. Lillie B. Motley

August 2, 1926 - September 15, 2014