Racine – Ardie Mae Willis (nee: Harris), age 100, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016. Ardie was born in Hope Hull, Alabama on October 24, 1915 to the late Robert and Velma (nee: Supples) Harris. She was united in marriage to Mr. Rulelver Willis on April 3, in 1939.  Rulelver moved to Racine in January, 1945 for employment, and several months later Ardie and the oldest three children followed.

Ardie devoted her life to caring for her husband and children;  she was an excellent homemaker who enjoyed cooking, canning fruits and vegetables, sewing, and crafts.  When Ardie worked outside of the home she did domestic work, and she also  worked as a cook.  Cooking was Ardie's passion, and you could tell when you had the privilege of eating her cooking, because everything she cooked was delicious.  Ardie's faith and love for her church were also important in her life. She was an active and faithful member of The Israel of God's Church for over 50 years.

Ardie Mae leaves to cherish her memory her children: Edward (and Dianne) Willis, Tyronne Wilis, and Bonnye Collins; grandchildren: Kathy, Tevis, Shirletta, Curtis, Damon, Carey, Anthony Paul, Cyle, Roseanne, and Shirley; 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.  She is further survived by her siblings: Missouri Milton, Olene Nelson, Carrie Parker, and Verlin Harris; as well as many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rulelver Willis in 1972; sons Robert Willis, Rulelver Willis, Jr. and daughter-in-law, ( Anne) Willis Jr. and Timothy Willis, and daughter-in-law Flora Willis; grandchildren, Jason Willis, Brenda Lee, Latasha Collins; and her siblings, Frankie Stovall, Robert Harris, Mabell Moore, Ned Harris, Vernell Harris, Walter Harris, Novella Smith, Joe Harris, and three infant siblings.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at The Israel of God's Church, 2017 Mead Street beginning with a visitation from 9am to 11am, immediately followed by her homegoing service with Rev. George B. Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.