Mrs. Lenora Ann Webster

****NOTE: FIRST UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH IS HOSTING A SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR THE FAMILY OF MRS. LENORA ANN WEBSTER ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024 ******VISITATION AND SERVICE TIMES TO BE HELD AT THE CHURCH ARE LISTED BELOW *****PLEASE NOTE: MASKS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST---THE CHURCH WILL PROVIDE HAND SANITIZER WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. _____________________________________ Obituary Mrs. Lenora Ann “Norie” Webster the daughter of the late Frances D. Grady (Easley) and Glen B. Grady was born August 17th, 1943 in Dowagiac, MI. She was preceded in death by her two loving brothers, Glen H. Grady and George L. Grady. She attended and graduated from the public schools of Dowagiac. She graduated from Parsons Business School in 1962 (which was bought and merged into Davenport College) in 1981. She later received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Davenport College and was a graduate of Davenport College in 1981. She embarked on a secretarial career that eventually led her to the executive suite of this area’s largest employer serving as Senior Executive Secretary at Upjohn (Pfizer). Mrs. Webster professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Kalamazoo, MI where she was a dedicated member. She served faithfully as an Usher, Church School Superintendent, Vacation Bible School Lead Teacher, Youth Usher Chair and YPD Director. Lenora also served as AMEC Secretary and Administrative staff with no pay for many years. Lenora was united in holy matrimony to Willie Earl Webster on April 22nd, 1968. The union was blessed with one beautiful daughter, Alicia Ann Webster. Willie preceded her in death on August 10th, 1997. Mrs. Webster was also an active volunteer and leader of many organizations within the Kalamazoo area such a Push for Learning, Gateway Services, A. Philip Randolph Institute, the Kalamazoo Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Church Women United. Her passion was helping the youth in her community and to be a role model not only to the black community, but to people of all creeds and colors. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was deeply loved by many. Her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her and she will be greatly missed! Lenora transitioned peacefully on January 1st, 2024 with her family by her side. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her only children, Alicia Ann Webster of Kalamazoo, MI; three grandchildren, Alana (Aviance) Alexander of Atlanta, GA, Roderick Williams of Dallas, TX and Alaya Swindle of Kalamazoo, MI; one great-grandson, Kaseem Alexander; sister, Carol Elam and Mary (Tony) McFarland, one godson, Preston L. Danzy, devoted family members, Chris Barbee and Anita Williams and a host of lovely nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Lenora Ann Webster

August 17, 1943 - January 1, 2024