Mary Christine McRae, 96, of New Haven, CT passed away peacefully on May 8, 2013 at her home.
She was the wife of the late Benton McRae. Born on August 20, 1916 in Fayetteville, North Carolina she was the youngest of 12 children born to Lou Anna Ray and Charlie Williams. She loved cooking, spending time with family and going to church. “Aunt Mae” as she is affectionately called by everyone, loved to be at church!
She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Patricia McRae-Brown (James) of Hamden, grandchildren, Jamie Christine Brown, Kevin Thomas Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great friends and church family. She was predeceased by her son, Kevin Marcel Norwood-McRae; step-sons, Curtis McRae, Sonny McRae; brothers, William “Queenie”, Raymond, Stanley, Mitchell, John D.; sisters, Martisha, Henrieitta, Pauline, Louise, Louvenia. A Celebration of her life will take place on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7PM at New Trinity Temple Church of God In Christ, 285 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT. Friends may call Friday from 5 – 7PM at the church. Interment will be held at Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven, CT. Services by Howard K Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT. 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the McRae family, please visit www.hkhfuneralservices.com
