Willie Kennerly Willis, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House.

She was born on September 23, 1936, in Mooresville to the late Grady Kennerly and Della Starnes Kennerly. She was a graduate of Mooresville High School. Willie was an office administrator for J.T. Alexander & Sons before her retirement. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She and her husband were active members of the Spinning Moors Square Dance Club for many years.

Willie is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Grady Alvin Willis; daughter, Sandra Willis; goddaughter, Pam Strickland; and special family friend, Selena Carver.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 19, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m., also at the funeral home, with Rev. David Klinedinst officiating. Burial will follow the service in Willow Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House, 1325 Mecklenburg Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28115, or Southside Baptist Church, 525 S. Broad Street, Mooresville, NC 28115.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Willis family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.