Willie Lee Word Scales was born August 25, 2019 unto Lee Willie and Estella Word.  She was called home on January 7, 2019 at her home in Nettleton, MS.  She became a member of Pentecostal Church of God in the 60's under the leadership of the Apostle Rev. W. J. Peterson and Bishop J.J. Sears. She served as an usher until her health failed.  She leaves to mourn her passing: daughter, Wanda Griffin-Simmons of Nettleton; sister, Imez Adams of Nettleton, MS; two brothers, Curtis Word of Cleveland, OH and Bishop Ervie Word of Nettleton, MS. a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, a special friend, Aline Birks of Nettleton, MS