Funeral Service for Mother Edna Lee Williams, age 73, was held Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 12:00pm at New Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Nanafalia, AL with Pastor Kelvin Johnson officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Edna Lee Williams was born May 10, 1950 to the late Sister Mamie Sue Williams in Marengo County, AL. She was born as a twin with a brother named Eddie Lee. She ended her journey in this life on Sunday, December 17, 2023 as she entered eternal rest with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mamie Sue Williams; a daughter, Sandra Williams; sisters, Linnie Earl, Carrie Bell Johnson, Mamie Sue Williams, Sharon Douglas and Gwendolyn Ruffin; and brothers, Roosevelt Wiley, Joseph Williams and James Williams.
Edna was raised in the Nanafalia community. She confessed Christ and was baptized as a child at New Mt. Mariah Baptist Church. There she attended until her health declined. Her giving and sharing spirit were her greatest assets. Everyone knew she would give her last to anyone whenever it was needed. Additionally, she worked for some of the residents in the Nanafalia community. After the death of her eldest daughter, she raised three grandchildren as her own.
Edna leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Terrence (Tonya) Williams of Pennington, AL; one daughter, Tanya Renee Williams of Nanafalia, AL; three grandsons, Anthony Williams and Damarquis Williams of Nanafalia, AL, Ladarius Williams of Augusta, GA; a granddaughter, Temya Williams; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Williams and Eva (Alfred) Pritchett; two brothers, Cleophas Washington and W.L. Washington; one sister-in-love, Katherine Wiley; one brother-in-love, Wils Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, church family and dear friends.