Ora Lee Weatherly
April 23, 1922 - July 9, 2003
Obituary
April 23, 1922. A warm spring day and the angels were busy making last minute preparations. Today was a special day for Willie Clayton Christmas and his lovely wife, Willie Victoria of Bladon Springs, Alabama. Expecting a special delivery and they weren’t disappointed as Ora Nee Vernice Irene made her arrival. She was the second of five children… all girls!
Ora received her education in and about Bladon as she traveled with her mother , Miss Willie, who was a schoolteacher. At an early age, Ora made her selection clear and accepted Christ as her personal Saviour.
Ora left Bladon Springs and moved to Mobile, Alabama. One evening, she was invited to a carnival by a young man who brought along his friend, Timothy. It was clear by the end of the evening that Ora and Timothy were taken with each other. Timothy, who was in the U. S. Army, was stationed at Fort Wayne, Indiana. He sent for Ora and they were married January 29, 1943. To this union three children were born.
After leaving the service, seeking a better life for his bride, Timothy came to Seattle in the mid 1940’s and sent for Ora. Ora worked at Troy Laundry and Carl’s Cleaners, leaving shortly after the birth of her last child.
Remembering her Christian duty, Ora joined the Goodwill MBC under the late Rev. Norman Mitchell. During her membership of over 50 years, she served as Church Secretary; secretary of the Willing Workers Bible Study Group over 32 years and whenever and wherever she was needed until her health prevented her from doing so.
Ora was an outstanding supporter of Timothy’s quartet singing. It was not unusual for her to open her home to singers. For years, when Timothy was a member of the Kansas City Gospel Singers, The Friendly Brothers and the Electrifying Mighty Warriors, they would rehearse in the Weatherly living room.
Ora graciously opened and welcomed others into her home. When Timothy would bring home a group unexpectedly after a program, Ora, an excellent cook, would go in the kitchen, stretch what she had and cheerfully share. When a dinner was planned by the Willing Workers, The Friendly Brothers, the Mighty Warriors or the Christmas Sisters, it was often held in the Weatherly home. Ora never complained.
As her children grew older and began to bring their friends to the house, it became more and more common for them to refer to her as Mom rather than Mrs. Weatherly.
In addition to her cooking skills, she was an outstanding seamstress, making 99% of everything that she wore!
Ora will long be remembered for her strong support of her family, her willingness to help those in need, her dedication to be a Christian example for her family, community and friends and her ability to bring peace out of chaos.
On July 9, 2003, the angels again busied themselves for the Lord called His precious Ora home. Ora leaves to cherish her memory and follow her example: her devoted husband of 60 years: Timothy: three children: Evangelist O. Diane Johnson of Los Angeles, CA; Timothy M. Weatherly and Denise W. Davis of Seattle, WA; two grandchildren: Deshawn Weatherly and Diamond Davis of Seattle, WA; three sisters: Mrs. Alice Wilson, Mrs. Charlie Mae Brown, and Mrs. Lettie Brown of Seattle, she was preceded in death by her sister; Willie Mae Fields Shine; a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and numerous friends.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord
I love you Mama
Leaving it in God’s hands.
No one day goes by that I don’t think of you. You may be gone in the physical sense, but your always here in spirit, and such a beautiful spirit it is, for you were and will always be a beautiful person, wife, mother and grandmother, friend
Hi, Momma… I know you are happy with Daddy being there with you. I love and miss you both.
Hi Moma, Well another Christmas has come and gone with one difference…you have Daddy with you this year. Both of you were wonderful parents and I just want to say thank you for everything that you have ever done for me and taught me. I love you both!
Eight years. It’s been that long since you went home. Not a day goes by without me thinking of you and Dad. I miss you as much today as I did then, but I know you’re always with me. I love you always Mom.
Mom I just wanted to wish you a Happy 89th Birthday!!! I think of you and Dad everyday. I love you and miss you. Again HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Some might think that after 7 years it should be easier but I still miss you. I think of you everyday. I love you and always will.
Just wanted to take time a say Happy Birthday on your 88th. I think of you and Dad everyday. Love you and miss you much.
Just wanted to take time and remember yours and Dad’s 67th anniversary. Love you and miss you both.
6 years ago today you went home to be with the Lord. It’s just as fresh today as it was then! I’ll always love you!!!
It’s been 6 years but it still feels like you just left. I deal with it, but I think of you every day. I love you always and still miss you.
Just want to wish you a Happy Birthday and let you know that I love you and miss you and Dad every day. Love you.
Hi Mama! Well you got more company. Al is with you now. She really missed you when you left. Let her and Willie Mae know I love them!!
Just wishing you a Dad a Happy 66th anniversary. I miss you and I love you.
I’m thankful for having you as my mother. You are in my thoughts and forever in my heart. I love you!!!
Mama it’s been 5 years today that the Lord called you home. The hurt today is just as fresh as it was then. Knowing that you are in a much better place and that Daddy is with you eases the pain but doesn’t fill the emptiness.
I love and miss you.
your daughter,
Diane
It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since you left us. I know you’re in a better place but I miss you each and every day. I know you’re happy and blessed. I’ll never forget you or Dad. I love you. Maurice
Hi Mom I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and let you know that I miss and love you very much. Tell Daddy I miss and love him too.
Just wanted to wish you a Happy 86th Birthday. I love you and miss you.
Happy Birthday Mama! I love you and I miss you so much!!
Mom, Happy 65th wedding anniversary may you and dad enjoy eternal happiness we all miss you very much
Just letting you know that I love you and miss you especially today on yours and Dad’s 65th wedding anniversary. I love you both. Maurice
It’s been 4 years and feels as if it’s today. I see more of you in me every day and I am so glad that you left your mark on me!
Mama I miss you!
Diane
It’s been 4 years since you went Home and it hasn’t gotten any easier because I still miss you every day. I love you Mama.
I just want to say “Thank you” for all you and Dad gave to the three of us. I love you.
Happy Birthday Mama. I think about you and miss you everyday.
I love you!
Happy Birthday Mom!!! This is your 90th and I”d just like to take a moment and let you know I love you and miss you everyday. Your teachings are with me every day. Love you always.
Wow, where to begin. It has been 9 years today since you left us. It has not been easy not having my Mom here to talk to. So much has transpired that I want to share with you. You have a beautiful great grandson that you would just spoil rotten. He is such a joy. I really do miss you. Please continue to be my Guardian Angel & watch over us. Love you momma!
9 years. It sounds like a long time except when you’re missing your Mom who happens to be one of your 2 best friends. The love I have for you will never diminish. I miss you every day. Love you always
Hi Mom, I just wanted to wish you a Happy 70th Anniversary. Love and Miss you very much.
Happy 91st Birthday Mom. I am just sitting back thinking what things would be like if you were still here today. In a sense you are because your spirit still lives in all of us. I think about you and dad all the time. Please know that I love and miss you with all my heart.
Another year has passed as we take time to remember you on this your 91st birthday. Though not here physically, I feel you with us always. Missing you and Dad has not gotten easier but knowing that you two are together with God gives comfort. I love you always and miss you just the same. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!
10 years and still felling the emptiness of you not being here. I know you’re in a better place and for that I am happy. But I still miss you everyday. Love you always Mom.
Once again the time has come when I want to take a moment to wish you a Happy 92nd Birthday. I think of you every day and I know you’re in a better place. Love and miss you always.