"Ofala", was born on September 29, 1952, in Jonesville, Florida to Jimmie Williams and Annie Bell Johnson. Ofala enjoyed styling hair, sewing, and loved cooking. She was a member of Vista, where she found new friendships and sisterhood. A couple of her favorite TV shows were Naked and Afraid and Charmed. She also loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Samuell Leroy Mason Sr.; brothers, Lynwood Williams and Marshall Williams.

She leaves precious memories with her husband, Ronald Mason, Sr.; children, Ronald Mason Jr., Veronica Mason-Belton, (Andre, Sr.), Shakelia Denmark, and Jordan Jackson; grandchildren, Tiara Howard, Samantha Labarbera (Mark), Jordan Jackson, Samuell Mason, Jr., Andre Belton, Jr., and Andreana Belton; great-grandchildren, Tashad Robinson, Tyonnia Fisher, Zoe Mason, Samuell Mason III, Jordan Jackson, Jr., and Chloe Mason; brother, Alvin Williams (Ruthie) of Tampa FL.; sisters, Ora Williams (Matt) of Tampa, FL., Cynthia Harvey (Anthony) of Plant City, FL., and Demetris Robinson of Gainesville, FL.; uncles, Walter Johnson, Howard Johnson, and Jesse Johnson, all of Gainesville, FL.; special niece, Renee James; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Debra Langhorne, Dana Reid, and Marlene Hall, all of Tampa, FL.