Willie Jean Townsend
July 4, 1961 - August 26, 2025
Willie Jean Townsend Obituary
Henderson, NV - Willie Jean Townsend, 83, passed away Aug. 26, 2025.
Willie was born July 4, 1942, to Louis and Mariam Townsend. He was a 1961 Anderson High School graduate, U.S. Army veteran and General Motors retiree.
Willie enjoyed singing, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Bettie Townsend; son, Marcus Townsend; daughters, Maria Wilson, Gaynetta (Nickye) Coleman, Regenia Townsend; brothers, Harold Townsend, Richard (Leroyna) Townsend; sisters, Julia Goodwin, Rebecca Townsend, Hattie (Charles) Hobson, Mary Gray; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, 2124 Cedar St., with visitation two hours prior to service. Burial in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Henderson, NV - Willie Jean Townsend, 83, passed away Aug. 26, 2025.
Willie was born July 4, 1942, to Louis and Mariam Townsend. He was a 1961 Anderson High School graduate, U.S. Army veteran and General Motors retiree.
Willie enjoyed singing, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Betti
Published on September 9, 2025
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