Lucille Edna Wells

On Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, Lucille Edna Wells, loving mother of three passed away at the age of ninety-two. She was born to Catherine Spriggs and Ernest Williams. Lucille graduated from Cardozo High School in Washington DC and was the loving wife to Camillus Howard Wells Sr., who preceded her in death.

Lucille was the last surviving and next to the youngest of a total of six siblings, Harriet, Hilda, Frederick, Ethel, and Jenny. She leaves a host of friends to cherish her memory and is survived by her three children Camille, Wanda, and Camillus, Jr.; her three grandchildren Courtney, Javon and Andre; and her son-in-law Vernon.

Lucille was a long-time member of the St. John the Baptist de La Salle Church sodality and was an active member of her church. Lucille had a “Heart of Gold” and strongly believed in the importance of family; always putting them first and foremost. She delighted in spending time with her children and grandchildren and never failed to express her love for them. Although she faced uncertain times regarding her illness, she would often close her eyes, and when asked if anything was wrong; she would reply “I’m alright! I’m just praying, and just thankful to be alive!” Lucille enjoyed listening to music especially Andrea Bocelli, Aretha Franklin, and James Cleveland. She also enjoyed spending time watching tennis. Despite a number of hospital admissions, she would often rebound determined to never stop praying and asking God to heal her. She never lost hope and was steadfast in her faith exclaiming “You have to put your trust in God because He won’t put any more on you than you can bear.”