Tina Williams
June 15, 1927 - February 18, 2013

Tina Williams June 15th, 1927 - February 18th, 2013 Tina, who's birth name is Appitean Mildred Williams, was born June 15, 1927, in Grady, Arkansas to Moses and Clifton Williams. She received her education in Arkansas graduating from Filander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tina accepted Christ at an early age at Tyree AME Temple Church in Grady, Arkansas. In 1946, Tina was united in Holy Matrimony to Rev. J.D. Martin. Six children were born to this union. In 1956, Tina, along with her six children, moved to San Diego, California where she became a member of Logan Temple CME Church. She met and married James Flowers in San Diego and three daughters were born to this union. Tina's first job in San Diego was with a drapery factory located in Mission Beach. In the early 60's, and because of an entrepreneurial spirit, she opened Tina's Caf on 16th and Market Street; she was a very good cook and always had customers. In between operating her caf, because she was an excellent seamstress she made beautiful clothes for others. She went on to teach a sewing class at San Diego City College. In 1969, Tina met Earl Davis and in 1970, the two were united in marriage. They joined together as Publisher and Co-Publisher of the Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper. While serving the community as Co-Publisher, Tina hosted many dinner parties in her home inviting notable guest to her dinner table. She became involved in numerous organizations including Women Extraordinaire. Once a year the Organization would host an enjoyable event and it was exciting to watch Tina and the other Women Extraordinaire perform on stage with such vivacious energy. Tina was a member of Soroptimist International of San Diego, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Associate Member of the Las Munecas. She had many honors bestowed on her including Woman of Distinction by Women Incorporated, Woman of the Year at Bethel AME Church San Diego and many, many more. She was a member of Bethel for over forty years where she served as Women's Day Chair and was vice president of the Lay Organization. Because of her love for fashion she created her dream fashion show known as San Diego's Ten Best Dressed Men and Women Fashion Show. Putting on this show each year was a delight for Tina. Her fashion shows helped to launch careers for some of the models to the Ebony Fashion Fair. In 1985, Tina opened her sewing shop called "Happy Sewing" and once again she began designing and sewing beautiful clothes for others. She would design and create her own patterns from paper bags; she was a master seamstress. Time does not permit to share more beautiful reflections of Tina's life's journey so we, her family, will end by saying that without a doubt, she was certainly a "Woman Extraordinaire." On Monday, February 18, 2013, Appitean Mildred Williams departed this life. She has left to mourn her passing one brother Theodore Williams, nine children: Helen Dean Martin-Hicks (Richard) of San Diego, California, J.D. Martin, San Diego, California, Brenda Fay Martin, San Diego, California, Freddie Mae Martin-Scott (Timothy) of Denver, Colorado, Michael LaVan Martin, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Gary Cardell Martin of Little Rock, Arkansas, LaQuita Rene Flowers-Radford (Wendell) of Little Rock, Arkansas, Angela Flowers of Little Rock, Arkansas and Tina Rachel Flowers of Little Rock, Arkansas; Twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; many cousins other relatives including extended family and many dear friends near and far. Both parents, one brother, Moses Williams and one stepsister preceded her in death. Funeral Services Friday March 1st, 2013 - One o'clock P.M. Bethel AME Church 3085 K Street San Diego, California 92102

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