Mrs. Sadie Williams

WILLIAMS, Mrs. Sadie - Age 83, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Williams will lie in state in the chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with a Memorial Service Friday, August 16, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Sadie Lee Williams was born October 18, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Flint, Michigan in 1955. Sadie is an alumnus of Flint Central High School and Mott Community College receiving an Associate Degree in Business. She also attended the University of Michigan-Flint before going to Baker College-Flint to enter the Hospitality, Travel and Tourism program for her interest in travel while working full time at the City of Flint. The tourism program led Sadie to join Monarch Travel as a Travel Agent twice. Sadie remained as an accredited member of ASTA, American Society of Travel Agents/Outside Sales for 10 years until 09/11/01 which delayed the travel industry for years. While a Travel Consultant at Monarch, Sadie continued further cruise industry studies. After class studies and mandatory personal review of 9 different ships and ports, Sadie received Accreditation as a Cruise counselor from Cruise Lines International. After completing the Disney Cruise with all of its characters for 7 days along with husband, Moses, (daughter, Shelaen, was in college). A unique cruise where Disney’s Ears were earned and designation of Disney Specialist from College of Disney Knowledge. Some Agents did not seek Disney Award; however, Sadie earned those Ears by taking the memorable Disney Family Cruise. As an agent, Sadie also earned The American Family Cruises Specialist Accreditation, Tour Specialist Certificate from TWA Getaway Vacations, and earned numerous other awards from travel seminars. Sadie’s knowledge and expertise in travel helped formulate the thought for a travel club. She also needed to build a clientele as an outside sales travel agent. Sadie called together family members, friends, co-workers to meet at Hyatt Hotel-Flint to discuss the idea. One year after drawing up by-laws, the club was officially formed as a non-profit club. Past members and 10 charter members today have been the backbone of success for the club. My gratitude to all members for the fun, love, commitment to travel, and for maintaining the purpose of the club for 32 years. As founder, God has truly blessed the vision of this club and Sadie is thankful. Sadie’s other community involvement: NANBPWC, Inc. National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, 4-C Coordinated Community Child Care, Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame, (LDIR) Leadership Development in Interethnic Relations, Big Brothers Big Sister of Flint (3 Little Sisters), NAACP, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Urban League of Fint, Flint Central Alumni 25th and 50th Class Reunion Committee Member. Sadie also served as a Union Steward for AFSCME Local 1600 over 10 years until retirement. Sadie’s other interests were oil painting, photography, poetry, golf, and watching football. Sadie was a supportive member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. She joined the church in 1955. The 32nd Anniversary of First-Class travel Club is expected to be memorable. Thanks to Vivian Stuart, Anniversary Chair, committee and members for their support and dedication for this momentous event. Sadie wishes to thank her husband, Moses and daughter, Shelaen, for their endurance for years in seeking her goal in finding travel pleasures and adventure in life.

Mrs. Sadie Williams

October 18, 1940 - July 16, 2024