Lillie Mae Primes

1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another

Lillie Mae Primes, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Lillie was born on January 19, 1949, in Durant, MS to the late George Young and Vinnie Kimes. She received her education from the Holmes County School System in Mississippi.

Early in her career, Lillie worked as a cook at the University Club, a Machine Operator at Camcar Textron and North Healthcare, before transitioning to a role she was very passionate about as a Certified Nurse Assistant. She was deeply committed to caring for others and brought warmth and kindness to all those she helped.

On January 30, 1966, Lillie married Freemon Primes, and to this union five children were born. Lillie was one of the sweetest people you could ever meet. She had a unique gift for making everyone feel like the most special person in the room. Her love and warmth were felt by all who knew her. Lillie truly loved God, the church, and her family.

A devoted member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church since the 1970s, under the leadership of Rev. Ellis Toney. She served in many capacities, including the nurses board, willing worker's committee, choir member, Pastor's Aide, Sunday School teacher and cleaning and beautification committee. She continued to serve faithfully under the leadership of Pastor Marvin Hightower, continuing in her true calling as the kitchen coordinator. Her passion for cooking was only surpassed by her joy in seeing others enjoy her meals.

She will forever be loved and missed by her husband, Freemon, children Dorothy (Craig) Brown, John (Tina) Primes, Patricia Primes, Edward Primes, and Lakesha Primes. Lillie also cherished Felicia Holmes, Marquita Barnes, Shawn (Bubba) Felton, and Sammy "Deonn" Ferguson, Jr., Lillie was blessed with 19 grandchildren, whom she adored: Anitra (Floyd) Aborom, Xavier Brown, Deon Freeman, Montail Primes, John Primes Jr., Asia Primes, Tinesha Primes, Cliffvon (Jasmine) McCullough, Waynesha "Sweet Pea" Clark, Danielle Challenger, Lavonne Hill-Primes, Edward Primes Jr., La'Nija Woodfork, Montwain Carter, Samiyah "Suga" Ferguson, Sontierra Johnson, Tazjane Smith, Felicion Chandler, and Ebony Curry; along with 23 great-grandchildren and sister, Rosie Wright; brother, Bennie (Catherine) Kimes; and her sisters-in-law, Gennie "Ella" Bailey and Clara Primes.

Lillie cherished her special cousins: Helen Holmes, Lillie Yancy, Ethel Holmes, and Derrick Holmes. Her godchildren Patricia Scott, Zandra Crudup, Carnett & Carmilla O'Neal, Consuelo Scott, Felicia Jackson, Wornett "Sally" Hart, Judy Taylor, Jessie Lewis, Rodriquez George, Donald Miller, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Special friends: Patricia Robinson, Ruby Crowley, Erma Harrington, Ernestine Harrington, Pearl Purifoy, Martha Bailey, Ruth Talley, Nettie Goode, Jeredean Hightower, Adrian Freeman, Helen Lemon, Jimmie O'Neal, Sharon Moore, Lonnie Cooper, Anna Wilks, Vivian Ferguson.

Lillie was predeceased by her parents, brothers Eddie Williams, George Holmes, and Roscoe Kimes, and her goddaughter Sonya McBride-Bell.

Lillie Mae Primes will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy of love, faith, and joy will live on in the hearts of her family and friends forever.