She confessed a love for Jesus Christ at an early age. She became a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello where she served faithfully until her health failed. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, four sisters, one brother, spouse and two grandchildren, Joey Block and Sheila McWilliams-Lambert.
She leaves to mourn one sister, Edna Dorham Allen (Eddie); three brothers, Rev. James Douglas, Alwestley Adams and Robert Douglas, all of Monticello; two devoted sister-in-laws, Theorthris Douglas of Wilmar and Cammie Block of Milwaukee, WS; nine daughters, Rosa Scott of Little Rock, Patricia Buckhanan (Rynadle) of Pine Bluff, Virginia Binns, Minnie Rhodes, Lula Harden (Henry), Gail Block, Mae Jane Block, and Linda Block, all of Monticello, and Ethel Mills (Jeremiah) of Dumas; four sons, John Wayne Block of Little Rock, Otis Block (Ida) of Dumas, Harold Block (Jewell) of Lacey and Rev. Ervin Block of Monticello; 40 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, a host of great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and three special friends, Mother Onnie Lee Daniels of Lacey, Mother Ernestine Stanley of Monticello and Mother Bessie Orr of Wilmar.
Condolences(7)
Doris Block-Tomlinson
Lathrup Village, MI Sunday, July 22, 2012 I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Willie Bell departure. I had so many fond memories coming down to Ark. with my father and enjoying all of her wonderful meals.My prayers are with the family and keep the faith.
Cousin Doris
Deana Nichols
Monticello, AR Monday, February 20, 2012 We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to the family and friends of this fine lady. Deana and the staff of AeroCare.Izell and Allie Block
Crossett, AR Monday, February 6, 2012 May God bless and console each of you. You have our prayers and deepest sympathy.Bishop Sam Wherry
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 5, 2012 The Death of Mrs. Willie Mae Block is not a Blind Alley that leads her into a State of Nothingness, but an open door that leads her to everlasting life, because she loved God all in the name of Jesus Christ.Faye Phillips
Dermott, AR Friday, February 3, 2012 God will be with you in times like this.TINA SCOTT-JACKSON
Little Rock, AR Thursday, February 2, 2012 GRANNIE, GRANNIE...I LOVE YOU!!!!! I AM GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT I KNOW GOD HAS YOU IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. I WILL BE STRONG AND DO MY VERY BEST TO SEE AFTER THE REST OF THE FAMILY. YOU ARE A LEGACY THAT CAN NEVER BE REPLACED. YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND :)...PLEASE TAKE CARE OF MY GRANNIE LORD....I AM SORRY THAT I WASN'T THERE TO SEE YOU GO HOME TO BE WITH HIM. BUT I KNOW HE KNOWS WHAT'S BEST AND HE DID THE BEST AT THE TIME HE CALLED YOU HOME. I KNOW YOU SMILING AND LOOKING DOWN ON US. I PRAY THAT I MADE YOU A VERY PROUD GRANNIE OF ME. I LOVE YOU GRANNIE WILLIE BELL BLOCK FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER. LOVE NA-NAEunice Pauley
Daly City, CA Wednesday, February 1, 2012 All around are people who care deeply for you. Breathe in their compassion and concern, be filled with the warmth and strength of all their prayers, and know that love is all round you. These words are filled with thoughts and understanding, and more than anything else, with hope that each day ahead will bring a measure of comfort.