Mr. Ardell Cortez Willis

Mr. Ardell Cortez Willis, age 48, of 2811 Maidenhair Drive, Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, March 18, 2019.

Funeral, 12 Noon, Saturday, March 23, 2019, Grace AME Zion Church, 1401 Boyer Street, Raleigh. The Rev. James Davis, Pastor. The Rev. Eddie Maxwell of Second Chance Ministry, Garner, Officiating. Interment, Mount Hope Cemetery, Raleigh. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service.

Survivors; daughter, Deja Smith of Raleigh; mother, Shirley Baskerville Willis Baker of Raleigh; siblings, Jimmy Willis, Bridgette Willis, Ronald Willis, Nadine Willis and Derick Willis all of Raleigh; 1 granddaughter, Saige; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public viewing, 12 Noon - 8 PM, Friday, March 22, 2019, at the funeral home.

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