Mrs. Eddie Mae leaves to cherish in her memory: sister, Bessie (Walter) Hamilton; brother, Leon (Lizzy) Patterson; five children, Elaine Gatlin, James Gatlin, George Gatlin, Gladys Mason and Pamela Mason; five adopted children, Everette Pierce; Keith Jordan; Cortez Jordan; Darryl Phelps and Roxanne Mason; six grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, special and dear friends.