Welcome to Preserving Our History in Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parishes, Louisiana. Partly cloudy. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Weezie was passionate about playing the organ, traveling, collecting autographs, meeting celebrities, and creativity in designing floral arrangements. Louise was a dedicated member of the Swissdale United Methodist Church. Mae Wall, the five-year-old girl did not lose her hunger to be free. Nearly five years after the Waterford meeting, however, Mae Louise Walls Miller of Mississippi told Harrell that she didn't get her freedom until 1963. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Professor Oliver Wendell Dillon Professor Oliver Wendell Dillon was born October 15, 1882, and died May 18, 1954, in Magnolia, Mississ Vernon School in Mt. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. As a resident of the Boyds community, she succeeded her sister Agnes serving as the Boyds Federal Credit Union Secretary for a term starting from August 1991 throughJanuary 2005 and upon leaving was awarded for her service. She lived as a slave until she was 18 years old. in memory of Louise Mae "Mimi" (Yoder) Miller, please visit our floral store. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Mae refused and sassed the farm owner's. In time, she found out all white people were not mean. She was born March 12, 1928 in Williamsport, PA to Hannah Mable Yoder and Forrest Samuel Yoder. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. you are sweet person,rest in peace ,your sons will miss you, Oh Mae,You lived long life You were very nice lady ,my mom enjoyed you. Cloud. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. When Mae was about 14, she decided she would no longer go up to the house. Mae and Luther were charter members of Atonement Lutheran Church. High 54F. There was an error processing your request. #peonage #slavery #Aboriginal #Israelites #Deuteronomy #blm #slavery #truthfullyhonest #cancelled community #Ghana #Africa #Karen Try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. MAE MILLER OBITUARY MILLER, Mae Otis Terry Of Samson, AL, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the age of 87. She returned to her place of birth in Samson, AL, and enjoyed over 20 years of retirement until God called her home.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leon Miller, a son, Jerry Leon Miller, her parents, Charlie and Gussie Terry, four sisters, Mae Belle Johnson, Ruth Newbold, Catherine West and Louise Green, two brothers, Henry Charles Terry and Ruben James Terry.Left to cherish her memories are three daughters, Celestine A. Harris (Jimmie) Samson, AL; Merrilyn L. Turner (Derrick) Macon, GA; Michelle L. Wilson (Will) Greenville, SC; two sons, Charles Terry Miller, Dayton, OH; Floyd Miller, Samson, AL; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. While playing the marble game, her color always had to be red. Louise was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clair L. Doc Miller; and her five siblings, Johnny Yoder, Clyde Yoder, Hester Welsh, Betty Schramm and Marjorie Winter. She learned to read and write, married, bought a house, and adopted four children. Mae Louise Hebron, affectionally known as Louise to family and friends, departed this life peacefully at home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Mae is survived by her children, Ann Louise (Marlin) Ege of Princeton, Loren Butch (Marilyn) and William Bill both of St. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This is why Jesus said, If the Son has set you free, you are free indeed (John 8:36)!. can stop at any time. I see people who claim to be Jesus followers who still live as slaves. But for Mae Wall Miller, that piece of history is something she survived and something that will haunt her forever. Louisiana obituaries and death notices, 1986 to 2023. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. She ran away, ran away from slavery to freedom. All rights reserved. She is a genealogist and local historian with a broad emphasis of African Americans in the Louisiana Florida Parishes. Mae Louise Miller 1943-2014 Mae Louise Miller was born August 24, 1943 to the late Cain Walls, Sr., and Lela Mae Holden Walls. This snapshot of Mae Louise Miller's life was captured by the 1940 U.S. Census.When Mae Louise Miller was born about 1934, her father, Clearance, was 22, and her mother, Willie, was 20. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Her impeccable fashionable sense always made her stand out. Her name is Mae Louise Walls Miller | She escaped Waterford Plantation in 1963. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Buck- Miller-Hahn Funeral Home in Idaho Falls and internment will be at the Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, Virginia. Louise was a dedicated member of the Swissdale United Methodist Church. Maybe you are shaking your head, thinking, This is an awful tale of the South from before the Civil War. This story, however, is from rural Mississippi, from about 1945 to 1962 (see People, March 26, 2007). High 54F. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Search above to list available cemeteries. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. She faithfully served as a member of the Board of Trustees, Cemetery Committee, the United Methodist Women and as a Communion Steward. . Louise shared her gift for cooking as she prepared dishes for church dinners, Homecomings and repasts. Search Windsor obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Try again. Mrs. Louise Mae Brooks Fricault, 90, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. Mae Louise Hebron, affectionally known as Louise to family and friends, departed this life peacefully at home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. We have set your language to Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. This is the sad part: Jesus has come to set you free, but you must choose to be free. There was a problem getting your location. High 41F. When Mae Louise Miller was born about 1934, her father, Clearance, was 22, and her mother, Willie, was 20. Since that time, Harrell has continued her research and documenting their story. Parkersburg had a warm February, but March may be different, Obituary: LaBarre, William Edward (Bill). Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. We can be enslaved by our culture, which puts upon us stereotypes because of our race, our education, and our politics. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Ways to honor Mae MILLER's life and legacy. New Years Day for chitterlings; in the summertime for a crab feast; and on Thanksgiving Day in DC for that special dinner with her brother Billy and the rest of the family. This browser does not support getting your location. By ABC News Dec. 20, 2003 -- As Mae Miller tells it, she spent her youth in Mississippi as a slave, "picking cotton, pulling corn, picking peas, picking butter beans, picking string beans, digging potatoes. Born in 23 Nov 1932 and died in Jan 2001 Hillside, Illinois Mae Louise Walls Smith God made you to be a soul, not a slave. You have funeral questions, we have answers. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. English The family threatened to kill her. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. There was an error deleting this problem. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Age 92, of St. Louis Park, passed away on February 26, 2023. GREAT NEWS! Cloud who passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at St. Benedicts Senior Community in St. A funeral service with only family will be held at Sanders Mortuary in Williamsport, PA. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Louise was a devoted servant of God at an early age at St. Marks United Methodist Church in Boyds, Maryland. Mae was born on August 15, 1921 in St. All Rights Reserved. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? She spoke on the Travis Smiley Radio Talk Show, Bev Smith Radio Talk Show, and FM 98 Radio Talk Show, Warren Ballentine Radio Show, and Nurturing Our Roots Television Talk Show with host and producer Antoinette Harrell. Whatever it was, that's what you did for no money at all." Cloudy skies early followed by a mixture of light rain and snow in the afternoon. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Failed to remove flower. The Walls ate whatever they could catch from the creek or kill in the woods, plus scraps from the Gordons table. The Wall family did not know they were free people. When Mae Louise Miller was born on 4 May 1881, in Alton, Madison, Illinois, United States, her father, George J Miller, was 25 and her mother, Mary Louise Schuck, was 25. Lillie Mae Miller, 74, of Waverly, WV, passed away on January 16, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center, WVU. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? can stop at any time. Messages run for up to one year and you We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Thanks for your help! Mae worked at Kresges, Woolworths and also volunteered at Talahi Nursing Home and many hours at the Salvation Army. As a child, Miller would get sent up to the landowner's house on the. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Louise M Schrack passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2020 at the age of 91. Enter Obituary. The 57-year-old Louisiana native has dedicated more than 20 years to peonage research. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. When Louise Mae Miller was born on 7 April 1923, in Allen, Ohio, United States, her father, Marion Henry Miller, was 30 and her mother, Mary Edith Hess, was 28. Copyright 2023 WTAP. She was called to white family's house and told to clean it. Cloud for Mae Adele Miller, age 100 of St. She was born on February 24, 1948, in Parkersburg and was the daughter of Emette and Pearl Marshall Miracle. She was married to Wallace Miller for twenty plus years. The Slavery Detective. The glamorous make-up, polished pearl colored nails, pink lipstick and of course, let us never forget, the scarves that always had to match the outfit. An African-American family, the Walls, served the Gordon family, who were white, in rural Mississippi. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Messages run for up to one year and you She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Glyndon Walls, her parents, Linton and Ora Moore, and her brother, Ivan Moore. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She was Black History Month has been very busy this year for me. Harrell described the case of Mae Louise Walls Miller, who didn't get her freedom until 1963, when she was about 14. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. She was educated in the public schools of Montgomery County, Maryland, attending Clarksburg Elementary School in . There is a problem with your email/password. Mae Lois Miller. These Records may also relate to: Mae Louise Miller Mae Louise Askew U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current They worked in the field from sun-up to sun-down. Elements of the film's background are loosely based on the narrative of Mae Louise Walls Miller, who escaped from slavery in 1963. The glamorous make-up, polished pearl colored nails, pink lipstick and of course, let us never forget, the scarves that always had to match the outfit. Failed to delete memorial. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Luther in 2007; granddaughter, Pamela Peterson; and five siblings. When black history can be taught 365 days a year, the stress of speaking engagem Dr. Valarie Richardson and Earl S. Richardson We have all heard people say that we stand on strong shoulders. Mae worked at Kresges, Woolworths and also volunteered at Talahi Nursing Home and many hours at the Salvation Army. Mae was 18. Antoinette Harrell unearthed the stories of slaves in the south, well over 100 years after Emancipation. Failed to report flower. Thoughts and prayers to all. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Access to independent, local news is important, do you agree? Louise successfully was hired as the first black postal clerk at the Germantown Post Office and was recognized various times for her performance throughout her 20-year tenure at the post office. We work hard to deliver timely, relevant news, for free. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. She was educated in the public schools of Montgomery County, Maryland, attending Clarksburg Elementary School in Clarksburg, Maryland and Lincoln High School in Rockville, Maryland, graduating in 1947. Mae Louise Miller Read Edit View history [2] Mae Louise Miller (born Mae Louise Wall; August 24, 1943 - 2014) was an American woman who was kept in modern-day slavery, known as peonage, near Gillsburg, Mississippi and Kentwood, Louisiana until her family achieved freedom in early 1961. Partly cloudy. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Louise was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clair L. Doc Miller; and her five siblings, Johnny Yoder, Clyde Yoder, Hester Welsh, Betty Schramm and Marjorie Winter. 100% of your contribution to NorthcentralPa.com goes directly to helping us cover news and events in the region. Later, her membership was transferred to Community of Faith United Methodist Church in Clarksburg, Maryland. Louise was born in Boyds, Maryland to the late Henry T. and Mae Beatrice Coates. The most important thing you can decide? She was born March 12, 1928 in Williamsport to Hannah Mable Yoder and Forrest Samuel Yoder. Ms. Read more about the life story of Louise and share your memory. to the family or plant a tree One of the 20th-century slaves was Mae Louise Walls Miller and she didn't get her freedom until 1963. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Oops, something didn't work. JDRFPO Box 37920, Boone IA 50037-0920Web: https://www2.jdrf.org/site/Donation2?2374.donation=form1&df_id=2374&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc, Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation c/o PNC BankPO Box 535240, Pittsburgh PA 15253-9926. She worked at the Woolrich Mill and is a retired Postal Worker from the Woolrich Post Office. God welcomed to Heaven an angel, Louise Mae "Mimi" Miller of Woolrich, on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Manorcare in Jersey Shore. cemeteries found in Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again later. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Obituary Louise M Schrack passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2020 at the age of 91. Chance of rain 90%. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. When I started researching my own family history in Tangipahoa, I met other people who also had a unique family history in Tangip Copyrights2013Antoinette Harrell. Learn more about merges. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. She is preceded in death by her parents James H. and Minerva Devlin of Jacksonville, Florida; her brothers Arthur Devlin of Crystal River, Florida and James Devlin of Stuart, Florida, and her daughter Terri Kalafa of Woodbridge, Virginia. In 1940, she was 6 years old and lived in Williamson, Texas, with her father, mother, and 4 brothers. She also enjoyed going on bus trips to see plays and vacation traveling with her sister Agnes. She took pride in her early jobs as a domestic worker for several households. Among those who will cherish her memory are her devoted daughters, Yvonne Hebron and Betty Freeman (Lawrence); grandchildren Sean Lynn and Christopher Hebron, daughter-in-law Delores Hebron; a devoted niece Barbara Coates; nephews Donald and David Coates; a devoted best friend Mary Louise Talley; and a host of other relatives and friends. Though the Gordon family went to church, they failed to live by some of Jesus most basic teachings: Love one another as I have loved you. One day, Lela Walls, the mother, and her daughter, Mae, age five, were called up to the Gordon house to clean it. Make sure that the file is a photo. Hermon, Louisiana, Tangipahoa Parish Civil Rights Icon Bobby Cyprian, Robert " Free Bob" Vernon of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, In Loving Memory of Maye Pennella Richardson Hall, Homegoing Services for Stacey Andrea Gordon. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Her impeccable fashion sense always made her stand out. - Mae Louise Walls Miller Historian and genealogist Antoinette Harrell has uncovered cases of African Americans still living as slaves 100 years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. In 1940, she was 6 years old and lived in Williamson, Texas, with her father, mother, and 4 brothers. Walls was a retired educator who taught students in Dawson, Forsyth, and Cobb County. 16970 Obituaries. She also had an open door attitude for all who came to her home. She accepted Christ early in her life and attended Orange Grove C.O.G.I.C., then she later joined Deliverance Temple C.O.G.I.C., She truly the Lord. Error! So, he sent Jesus, his one and only son, to set us free. He gave you a body to inhabit and oversee. When Mae Louise Miller was born about 1934, her father, Clearance, was 22, and her mother, Willie, was 20. The competitiveness and laughter she had was always heard throughout the house and provided us with delight. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association or UPMC Childrens Hospital in Pittsburg, PA. To send flowers Please send memories and anecdotes to Sanders Mortuary under Louises memorial page at www.SandersMortuary.com. Nearly five years after the Waterford meeting, however, Mae Louise Walls Miller of Mississippi told Harrell that she didn't get her freedom until 1963. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? She loved to watch football and she always pulled for the underdog. Louise was born in Boyds, Maryland to the late Henry T. and Mae Beatrice Coates. Weve updated the security on the site. We can be enslaved by entanglement in a relationship, dependent on another person for our identity, losing our knowledge of ourselves. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. She took pride in her chocolate chip cookies, which she shared with young and old. "Our History, Our Story, Our Legacy!" For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Find your ancestry info and recent death notices for relatives and friends. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 9233 Obituaries. Her spirit is carried on by her sisters Helen Dincher and Barbara Schramm; her children Linda S. (Terry) Vance, and Steve C. (Janelle) Miller; four grandchildren, Nicole Vance, Ryan Vance, Devin Miller and Logan (Sean) McCann, her great-granddaughter, Wren and several nieces and nephews. She was born on January 2, 1929 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where she lived for the next 24 years until 1953. Dr. Antoinette Harrell is a native of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Last Name "Juster . All Rights Reserved. Louise loved the special occasions when the whole family would get together. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Obituary. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Louise M Schrack passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2020 at the age of 91. Enslavement to sin is concealed in a multitude of disguises. Success! Louise was a dedicated member of the Swissdale United Methodist Church. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Recommend Louise's obituary to your friends. When he created us, he placed us in a garden where we could do life with him, meeting him in the cool of day. Something in her soul told her she was no longer a slave. After 30 years, she retired from the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities where she was a bus driver. Enter your email address and you will receive an email allowing you to complete signing the guestbook. Miller's father lost his . You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. #peonage #slavery #Aboriginal #Israelites #Deuteronomy #blm #slavery #truthfullyhonest #cancelled community #Ghana #Africa #Karen Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Woolrich -- God welcomed to Heaven an angel, Louise Mae Mimi Miller of Woolrich, on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Manorcare in Jersey Shore. Louise blessed us by spending time with her husband and family. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. "They didn't feed us. Sadly, some of these folks seem to have no desire to be well. Slavery might have ended on paper after the Civil War, but many white landowners did Read More >> Plantation Records. To send flowers Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm MDT. When Pastor Tom Gregory was appointed to serve at St. Marks, he encouraged her to apply for a job at the Post Office. Several months later, Harrell would meet a woman named Mae Louise Walls Miller who didn't receive her freedom until 1963. Subscribe Sign In Try for a limited time! Published In. [3] [4] [5] He put in you a mind, with the ability to think and feel. She was born July 13, 1931, in Worcester County, Massachusetts to the late William and Gladys Brooks. The competiveness and laughter she had was always heard throughout the house and provided us with delight. ). She was preceded in death by her parents Cain Walls, Sr., and Lela Mae Walls, a sister; Ernestine Hills, and a brother Cain Walls, Jr. Dr. Antoinette Harrell Photo Credit: Annie Harnet t Annie Harnett and I was introduced several years ago by a mutual friend, Steve Godfre Jeremy Taylor-Collins Photo Credit:Antoinette Harrell I have studied my maternal family history for decades. Read More. She was an inspiration to all she met and known for her big smile and caring spirit. Please try again later. Mae found God made her to be a soul, not a slave. Weezie was passionate about playing the organ, traveling, collecting autographs, meeting celebrities, and creativity in designing floral arrangements. Harold Muhammad, Dr. Leonard Dunston, and former Councilman Oliver Thomas. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Louise Mae Schrack. In 1940, she was 6 years old and lived in Williamson, Texas, with her father, mother, and 4 brothers. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Something in her soul told her she was no longer a slave. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. 2023 Sanders Mortuary. She then lived for the next 40 years from 1969 to 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia and at Lake Anna, Virginia. Partly cloudy. Watching a potential winter storm. Central Pa Institute Of Science & Technology School District, Keystone Central Career And Technical Center, Northumberland County Career And Technical Center, Sun Area Technical Institute School District. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. They were still living the lives of slaves. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. She worked at the Woolrich Mill and is a retired Postal Worker from the Woolrich Post Office. Simple theme. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I met new relatives on my pater Mae Louise Miller 1943-2014 Mae Louise Miller was born August 24, 1943 to the late Cain Walls, Sr., and Lela Mae Holden Walls. Resend Activation Email. We can be enslaved by addictions, held by the power of alcohol, porn, drugs, food, anger, and more. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Windsor, Ontario on facebook. Tonight, Miller comes to. Cloud to Joseph and Anna (Smith) Martineau. They had seen the whip wrap around their fathers body; they had seen the blood flow. A funeral service with only family will be held at Sanders Mortuary in Williamsport. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mae Louise Walls Smith I found on Findagrave.com. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Verify and try again. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She was a beautician by trade for many years. Mae was 18. The Walls and the Gordons parted ways, and the Walls ended up in Kensington, Louisiana, serving another white family. She was born March 12, 1928 in Williamsport, PA to Hannah Mable Yoder and Forrest Samuel Yoder. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Read more about the life story of Mae and share your memory. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and playing bingo during her time at St. Bens. She then lived for the next 40 years from 1969 to 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia and at Lake Anna, Virginia. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Ruth Chapman; husbands, Stanley Harris and. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Louise Moore Walls, age 88, of Dawsonville died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 8, 2016. She leaves to cherish her memories; 4 children-Terrine (Christopher) Steele, Burkhalter, Joe (Angela) Hill, Tausha' Steele; all of Kentwood, LA-Kerry (Tamika) Steele of Raleigh, NC; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters; Annie Miller and Idell Walls of Kentwood, LA; 2 brother; Arthur( Willie Mae) Walls of Varnado, LA and CW Walls of Kentwood, LA; a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved and help raise as her own children, other relatives and friends and a special cousin, Minnie Dillon. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? in memory of Mae Louise Hebron, please visit our floral store. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Mae Louise Miller (born Mae Louise Wall; August 24, 1943 - 2014) was an American woman who was kept in modern-day slavery, known as peonage, near Gillsburg, Mississippi and Kentwood, Louisiana until her family achieved freedom in early 1961. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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