Lillie M. Washington

Lillie Mae Washington (Auntie Mae), born August 13, 1940, departed this life on July 13, 2024, surrounded by family members.

Lillie was born in Memphis Tennessee to Clint and Annie Mae Bibbs. She was preceded in death by her parents Clint and Annie Bibbs, Sisters, Ida B. Bibbs, Idella Wells, Johnnie Mae Shelton, brothers, Finus David Bibbs, Clint Bibbs Jr., Louis Bibbs, and her husband, Deacon Robert Washington.

Lillie attended Scott High School and worked at Mercy Hospital for many years. She also became a Foster Parent to many kids. She accepted Christ at a very young age, and she was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church for over 60 years. She was faithful in her service with our youth ministry, culinary ministry, Deaconess ministry and served in the honorable position as Mother of Bethlehem Baptist Church. 

Lillie loved being with family and friends, traveling, family gatherings and going out to eat. She could cook too!

She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters, Victoria Layson Ham (Jeffrey), Linda Washington, Robin Washington, Tiffany Washington, Sons, Tony and Jason Washington, Brother, West Bibbs (Cynthia), Sisters, Nawoka Ashford Bibbs, Marie Butcher. Grand Children, Malinda, Forsha, Forest and Little Robert.

Special nieces; Simone Gibbs, Dale Bibbs, Great nieces; Haley and Haven Gibbs, special nephews; Nathaniel Bibbs, D’Wayne Woods, Antoine Bibbs, the late Sammy Gaiter, and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also, acknowledging her best friends, Mother Odestia Lewis, Mother Maurice Briggs and Hazel Brookins, God daughters; Linda, Kayla, and Taiwana.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service immediately following, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church at 1430 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43606.

Lillie will be laid to rest at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery.