Mrs. Daisy Lee Hall

Daisy Lee..,Hall was born on July.5, 1921 in Gibsland, Louisiana, to Pearl Smith and Alex Hortman, Sr. Her parents raised her in a loving Christian home along with her siblings, five brothers and three sisters. They instilled strong ethical work values in their children as they were taught honesty, responsibility, and service to others. Mother Pearl Hortman in- stilled within her children the dignity associated with the Smith's legacy. The Smith family purchased 280 acres of land in Louisiana during the late 1870's and refused to let it be taken away. Daisy continued the Smith's legacy by often echoing her mother's words to her own children. She reminded her children of how the Smith's worked hard and overcame obstacles to keep the land. It is still owned by the, family today. Daisy was nurtured and schooled in the community of her birth. As a child Daisy accept- ed Christ as her Lord and Savior f3ndjoined Black Lake Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder John Feltus, She married Levester Powell Hall on .December 3, 1944. To this union seven children were born. Levester and Daisy were a team and worked to- gather in the 'home and in the church. Their home was always a welcome haven for others because Mother Hall had a gift for wonderful hospitality. Relatives who were visiting from the South or moving to Milwaukee were always welcomed at the Hall's house. She was an excellent cook and was known for her Cornbread dressing, Pound cake; Strawberry- Jell-O mold and Red Velvet cake. Shortly after marriage Levester and Daisy relocated to Gulfport, Mississippi-but in 1947, when they heard of job opportunities up North, they decided to move to. Milwaukee, Ws- consin. Mother Hall worked various jobs and was finally hired at the' Milwaukee County, Mental Health Center as a Hospital Attendant from 1970-1987. When she retired from her job, she continued to work in the church and community as a volunteer to help those less fortunate. She enjoyed traveling around the United States attending her church conven- tions and family reunions. She was blessed to visit every region of our nation including Alaska and Hawaii. She also traveled to Africa, Mexico, Paris, London and the Bahamas. Her trip was not complete until she found a church to worship the Lord with the COGIC Saints. Throughout all her traveling, her primary concern was to make it to' Heaven and see Jesus! Daisy Lee joined Milwaukee Temple Church of God in Christ, which later was renamed Morris Temple COGIC. She was a faithful member who worked to help build the new , church under the leadership of Bishop Walter L. Morris. When her brother-in-law, Elder Rudolph V. Bates, was 'called to be a pastor, she became a member of New Jerusalem COGIC in 1957, which later was renamed' Bethesda COGIC. She continued to be faithful to her church and served on the Mother's Board, Sunday School teacher, Captain of Team Number One Financial Drive (Hall's Day), Missionary and Evangelist Team, Building Fund Finance Team, and Women's Day Chairperson. Mother Hall volunteered on the Outreach Ministries Committee serving meals to the homeless for over 40 years. She also volun- teered at, the Bethesda Senior Citizen's Center from its inception in 1972. She would pick up seniors to bring them to the Center and help with the meal preparations. Mother Hall loved the Church of God in Christ and faithfully attended the National Holy Convocation, National's Women's Convention and AIM (Axillaries in Ministry) Convention for over 50 years. She held leadership positions in the Midway District and Jurisdictional level. She was the assistant to District Missionary Sylvia Thompson and State President of the Deacon Wives. She also served as a State Usher and was active in the Christian Women's Council. She was a virtuous woman, a woman of faith who loved to teach the young women how to live holy by precept and example. Her service will be greatly missed! When her husband suddenly passed away in 1984, she was a pillar of strength and wisdom for her children. She helped them to cope with their grief and was always there for them. When asked about dating she would often reply, "Jesus is my date". She taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to love the Lord and to work in the church. Hall's Day was always a top priority and she involved them in giving and worshiping God. She encouraged her family to have a personal relationship with the Lord whenever the opportunity presented itself. The life she modeled for her children was ex- emplified during her illness as they lovingly and willingly cared for her and drew strength from one another; praising God for the honor and privilege of responding and meeting her every need. Mother Daisy Lee Hall transitioned to Glory in the manner in which she lived, trusting in the, Lord, yielding and submitting to His will. Mother Daisy Lee Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Levester Powell Hall, two sons, Samuel Lee and James Earl Hall, one son-in-law, Ray Brown, Sr., one grand daugh- ter, Kamero Hall, one great grandson, D'Aundre Hall, her parents, Alex Hortman, Sr. and Pearl Hortman; and three brothers, Robert, Albert and Steve Hortman. She leaves to cherish her memories and continue her legacy four daughters: Irma (Attorney John, Jr.) Daniels, Dolores (Arthur Leon) Lenora, Debra (Bishop Anthony) Martin, and Andra Pearl Brown; one son, Ricky (Patrice) Hall, all of Milwaukee; 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grand- children and 2 great-great grandchildren; two brothers Leon Hortman and Alex, Jr. (Ida) Hortman; three sisters; Liller Pearl (Pastor R. v.) Bates, Ellie (Maurice) Day, Shirley (Pastor Osie Jr.) Tatum, three sister-in-Iaws, Everner Buck, Lullie Z. Hortman and Rose Hortman; her Bethesda Church Family, and a host of loving relatives and friends. Mother Hall often sung the solo, "It's In My Heart" and as we celebrate her life we hold close the living testimony that she left each of us by living before each of us what was "In Her Heart". Mother Hall didn't just sing the words but she lived the life. The service she performed helping others, proved that her love for Jesus was not just talk, her commit- ment to her church was not just for show, her desire to serve others as unto Christ, was truly because it was in her heart! We will miss her dearly, but her legacy will live on as we try to emulate her life. We humbly bow our hearts and submit to the will of God. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of Thy Lord!"

Mrs. Daisy Lee Hall

July 5, 1927 - May 25, 2013