Mrs. Othalia McCrary

December 27, 1942 - December 17, 2021

Othalia (Faye) McCrary was born on. December 27, 1942, to the union of Horace and Tamzilla Williams in Hammond, Louisiana. Othalia is the 2nd eldest out of 13 children. The family was headed to Chicago to live but stopped in Michigan to pick cherries; strawberries, and blueberries. Dad decided they would rnake Benton Harbor, Michigan their home Othalia received her high school diploma from Benton Harbor High School in Benton Harbor, MI. Othalia's first union was blessed with one child. Years later Othalia (Faye) united in holy matrimony to her husband L.C. McCrary. This union was blessed with three children. Othalia & family eventually relocated to Milwaukee, WI, where she continued to Serve as a Bride Mother in the Spiritual Israel Church and its Army. She was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield as an underwriter until she retired. Othalia spent her leisure time watching her favorite show Law & Order Special Victims Unit: She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, going to bingo and spending time with family. On December 17, 2021, Othalia Faye McCrary departed from this life. She leaves to cherish the fond memories; her three daughters: Danita Green of Milwaukee, WI;Karol (Anton) Dean of Fort Worth, TX; Lakisha McCrary of Milwaukee, WI; son Cory (Goo) McCrary of Rochester WI; and a host of Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, and Friends . She is further survived by five sisters: Mae. Purdiman of German town, WI: Tamzilla Williams of Lawrenceville,GA; and Dorthena Hodges of Benton. Harbor, MI; one brother, a goddaughter, LC. McCrary, Mother, and father, six brothers, Clauzell Williams; Horace Williams, Jr.: Donnell Williams; Myron Williams; Charles Williams; Carl Williams and two nephews: Courtney Williams, Michael Todd Williams and one grandson: Jahmai Jackson. So reads the obituary of a loving Mother, Grand Mother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and. Friend, Bride Mother Othalia (Faye) MCCrary.