She leaves to cherish her loving memory; five children: Nadine, Beverly and Eric all of Starkville, MS; and Andrea and Robert of Chicago, IL; three step-children who she considered to be her own: Shermaine, Anita and Frankie all of Chicago, IL; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Luther J. Brassel of Chicago, IL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends.