Early Mae Gordon, born on December 24, 1944, in Wildwood, FL, was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a dedicated full-time mother and grandmother, who cherished spending time with her family and had a passion for baking. Early was a devoted member of The City Ministries in Wildwood, FL, under the leadership of H.E. Ambassador Tony Jones, Pastor.

Early Mae Gordon passed away on April 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She is survived by her children, Willard Gordon, Ponce Gordon, Melissa Gordon, and Llewellyn Gordon, and her grandchildren, Brittany Williams, Perry Williams Jr., Jometa Gordon, and Shateara Henderson. She is also survived by her brothers, Wenzel Lee (Lily) Gordon and Leon (Essie) Pinder, and her sisters, Alta Gordon, Earline Sesler, Lassie Gordon, Carrie Bell Gordon, and Classie Mae Gordon, along with a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Early was predeceased by her parents, Charlie and Donnie Gordon, her brothers, James Lee Gordon, Wayne Edward Gordon, Oliver Lee Gordon, Way E. Gordon, and Jimmy Lee Gordon, her sisters, Willie Mae Coleman, Gennie Mae Gordon, and Maeulla Thomas, and her son, Perry Williams.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 1:00pm at The City Ministries, 2824 CR 44A, Wildwood, FL 34785, with H.E. Ambassador Tony L. Jones presiding. The service will include a processional and viewing, prayer, solos by Sis. Tichina Simmons, holy scriptures by Minister Eric Basley, and words of comfort by Assistant Pastor LaJuan Andrew from New Life Center Ministries. The family expresses their deepest appreciation for the kind expressions of sympathy during this time.