Obituary of Gertrude Mae Willis

Gertrude Mae Willis “Gert,” age 96, of Boothwyn, PA, formerly of Chester, PA, died on Friday, May 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Gert attended Chester High School. She was employed at a factory for many years as a Line Supervisor. Gert also was a waitress at various restaurants.

Gertrude was an active member of Chichester Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and enjoyed her time as the church clerk. Her beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren were the lights of her life. Spending time with them made her days brighter and more joyful. Gert enjoyed baking and her apple cake was one of her most loved desserts.

Daughter of the late Leonard and Esther (Dinklacker) Schriver; Wife of the late James H. Willis; Predeceased by her siblings.

Survivors:

Daughters: Terri Kasher (John Woods), Barbara Powell (Edward Marto), Beth Gaul

Son: James Herestofa (Sharon)

Grandchildren:  Karly, Jonathan, Alexandra, Elizabeth, James, Robert, Chelsea, Connor, and Carter

Also survived by 13 great grandchildren

Visitation: Tuesday, May 27th after 10:00AM at the Chichester Baptist Church, 800 Cherry Tree Rd., Upper Chichester, PA 19014

Funeral Service: Tuesday, May 27th at 11:00AM at the Chichester Baptist Church

Interment: Edgewood Memorial Park