Obituary

Name : Maude Esther Underwood

Born : July 30, 1930

Parents : Nina Bryant Hawthorne and Rommie Williams

Birthplace : Hopewell, LA

Maiden name : Maude Esther Williams

Marriage : David C. Underwood, April 24, 1949

Religious Affiliation

Hopewell Baptist Church, First Baptist Church after marriage to David Underwood and moving to Cullen

Work Career

Cosmetologist and Avon Representative

Special Interests

Known throughout the area for her cooking. When asked what she loved on her 90 ^th birthdate, she said "God, family, good cooking and working in her flower beds".

Education

Hopewell School and at age 34, received her GED from Minden which she was very proud

Community

Active in many community activities and organizations such as: Eastern Stars, Town of Cullen Alderwoman for sixteen years, enjoyed politics and active in many voter registration campaigns, Cullen Ladies Social Club, Cullen Elementary PTA where she served as President, Sunday School Teacher, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation local fundraiser, Cullen Black History Program Chair for ten years.

Survivors

Children: James Underwood (Houston, TX), Yvonne Holmes (Tulsa, OK), Sharon Underwood (Kingwood, TX), Marcus Underwood (Texarkana, AR)

Grandchildren: 8

Great Grandchildren: 7

Great- Great Grandchildren: 1

Sister: Clementine Williams

Sisters-in-law: Catherine Wright, Dorothy Hudson, Betty McLin

Other relatives: Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many friends

Preceded in death

Parents  Nina Bryant-Hawthorne and Rommie Williams; Husband David C. Underwood;

Siblings Robert Williams, Queen Williams, Eddie Williams, Alley Williams, Melvin Hawthorne, Mae Helen Hawthorne- Stroman and Bubba Williams.