Obituary of Mamie V. Waddell

     Mamie V. Waddell, 50, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica.

     Mamie was born in Utica, on February 6, 1969, the daughter of Daniel Files and the late Christine Spano.  She was raised and educated in Utica and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy.  Mamie was a member of Historic Old St. John’s Church in Utica.  A loving mother, grandmother and sister, her cherished grandchildren were the light of her life.

     Mamie is survived by three daughters, Mary Files and her partner, Donna Elmohammed, Christina Hall and her companion, Joshua Dermady and Rachael Hall; one son, Willie Hall, Jr; three nephews who Mamie raised as her own, Walter Marsh, Wallace Marsh and Brandon Marsh;  six cherished grandchildren, Olivia Robinson, Merton Robinson, Nevaeh Hall, Tamina Singleton, Carter Dermady and Christal Williams; her father, Daniel Files; one sister and brother-in-law, Roseanna and Deivis Greer; four brothers, Wallace Marsh and Deanna, Robert Spano and Jessica, Joseph Spano and Linda and Johnny Humphrey; as well as several nieces and nephews, especially her favorite nephew, Terrelle Hines and favorite niece, Amia Humphrey.  She was predeceased by a grandson, Adrian Dermady and sister, Mary Catherine Files.

     Visitation for family and friends is Monday, December 2, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica, followed by a service at 6:00 p.m., at the conclusion of visitation.