Florence E. (Mason) Williams

Florence Elizabeth MasonWilliams (Mama TuTu), the daughter of Ned and Ella Huff Mason was born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She was graduated from The University of Pittsburgh (BS.in Education, MS in Counseling). Florence spent much of her early career as a teacher at the Warrendale Instituteand The Bradley Home.  She was devoted to helping children with special needs (a storyteller to the core). and she counselled adults with addictions at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center.  While serving at the Homewood Salvation Corps she was called to an international ministry. Her commitment to service extended beyond our borders. Florence established The Elizabeth Estates Children’s Home in Nassau and The Nest in Jamaica. She was the Administrator of a Nursing Home in Suriname and also served in Antigua. She had the rare honor of meeting influential figures such as Queen Elizabeth, President Nelson Mandela of South Africa and Bishop Desmond Tutu. 

After returning home to Pittsburgh, she became affiliated withthe West Side Corps where she participated in the Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and the Women’s league.   

She was a volunteer at several locations including Seneca Place, not knowing that would be from where she took her “last flight.’’ She was a faithful servant who lived her life devoted to God

Florence is survived by a large and loving family, including herson Dennis Darcel Williams of Colorado Springs, CO. and siblings Fred (Anita) Mason, Betty (Robert) Lee, Agnes(Clarence) Curry, Louise (Walter) Robinson, and Frances(William) Maben.

Grand Children- Amber Williams, Alexyz Bennett, Gerlyn Fleming, Germaine Robinson, Gerald Williams Ficklin, Brandon Williams and Kevin Williams. Great-Grandchildren -Ziaire M. Jones, Brittany Jones Bernal, Ambyr Jones, Ambre Jones, Amir Jones, Amani Wallace, Cameron Marinez, Tristan Arcilla, Faith Williams, Jeremiah Williams, Tyson Bennett, Troy Bennett, Titan Bennett, Jocelyn Ball, Isaac Williams, Justin Lindsey. And a host of G. G. Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, and cousins.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Williams, her daughter Deborah S. Jones, Son Gerald Williams, and Granddaughter Nikkole Jones. Siblings Robert, Lawrence, AnnaMae, Hattie (Jarvis) White, Major Grace Major (Timothy) Thomas.

There is no single tribute that can fully capture her life, but God knows her works, and He is well pleased. “Well done my good and faithful servant”

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