Service Details
Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Wayman AME Church, 424 N. Memorial Drive, Racine, WI 53404
- Visitation – 10am
- Homegoing Service – 12pm
- Interment – West Lawn Memorial Park
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Mary Elizabeth Williams, 88, was in the company of loved ones when she passed away at home on Friday, April 13, 2018. She was born in Smokey Hollow (Tallahassee) Florida on September 17, 1929, daughter of the late David and Mary Crumbie. On June 14, 1947 she was united in marriage to Rev. Ralph W. Williams. In 1955, Ralph and Mary moved to Racine after Rev. Williams was called to minister at Wayman A.M.E Church. Mary was an active and faithful member there for over 25 years, and then accompanied her husband to Gregg Chapel C.M.E Church where he accepted his pastoral appointment.
Mary was a proud Pastorās wife, mother, grandmother, and First Lady of the Church. She devoted her life to caring for her family, teaching children to read, and mentoring young people in the community. Her presence will be missed by all who knew her.
Mary is survived by her daughters: Jacquelyn Strozierbey of Milwaukee, Carolyn Williams of San Leandro, CA, Sandra (Phillip) Hill of Franksville, WI , and Deborah Lloyd of Racine, WI; 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter; as well as other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters, and great-grandson Jedidiah Lloyd.
Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Wayman AME Church, 424 N. Memorial Dr., Racine,WI 53403 at 12 noon with Rev. David R. Green officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may visit with the family in the church from 10am – 12pm.
Our family extends special thanks to Grace Hospice; All Saints Cancer Center; Dr. Young Choi, and his loving Nurse Debbie, R.N, and their staff for the kind and comforting care provided to our dear mother.
The Hicks Fam. says
ThankYou
Darren Smith says
To The William family, there are no words that can describe how much Mother & Rev. William meant to me. They adopted me the very first time they laid eyes on me and for the last 29 years we have been in constant contact. So there will not be a day that will go by without thinking of them, the smiles, the hugs and kind words. So as you prepare say goodbye to one of world’s sweetie mother. Know that my heart will always be with you guys, just because they are not here with us. It want stop me from checking you guys, I love you & I wish I was there hug all of you. Be encouraged.
she liability crumbie says
Rest in peace, Aunt Mary, Angels are watching over you and Daddy
With all our love from Tallahassee, Florida
Stella and Benjamin Crumbie
Chadni and Chaston Cowper says
You will be truly missed! Say hello to Mena for me! š
Lisa (Smith) Rembert says
To my family. There is so much I can say about my second mother. I love her so much. I remember her banana pudding, grits, Dinah Shore, Carol Burnett, basketball games, watering the grass and spraying us with the hose (on purpose), eating fresh fruit from Tallahassee, going to Wayman, listening to Jackie, Carolyn, Debbie, Sharon, Zeetee and the twins rehearse while we stood under the window and listened. I remember that Mrs. Williams would accept collect calls from Marilyn and I when we were in college in Iowa. I remember that Mr. Williams would pick us up from the bus station if mama or daddy couldn’t get us. We grew up together in the most loving neighborhood with the most loving people. I will never forget Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Works, Mrs. Sanders and my mother playing old fashion basketball in Mrs. Sanders’ backyard. We even had our own hairstylist, Mrs. Robinson. Oh yeah, and don’t forget Peanut, Rusty and Sonnie’s black, shaggy dog. I love you all. Mrs. Williams will definitely be missed, but Never forgotten.
Opel Chappell says
Sis my prayers and thoughts are with you your Mom and your family. May God Comfort and Strengthen you in your time sorrow. I love you and Mom.
Rochelle Anderson-Moore says
My deepest condolences to you all. May her Beautiful Spirit rest in Paradise!!
Angela & Laura L. Davis says
You will be missed. But we know you are with those you love & loved you in Christ’s arms.
Rev. Dr. Deborah Thomas and Rev. Clarence Thomas says
May God bless and and comfort you during your time of need. Our prayers are with you all.
Blessings and much love,
Geraldine Williams says
Sorry for your loss.
Elza Bearyman says
We are deeply saddened and in prayer for the family
Eureka Mathews says
I will truly miss Grandma Williams. She has always welcome me into her home with open arms. I will never forget her beautiful smile and compassionate heart towards others.
Rev. Della Jane Buckley says
RIH Mrs. Williams. May the Lord be with your family during this time of remembrance!
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks says
The Lord continue to bless and keep each of you as you go through this time with your Mother and loved one. The Hicks Goldsmith Family send our love and sympathy to each of you. Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks
ANTHONY AND DIANE JOHNSON says
WE WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU ARE ON OUR MINDS AND WE ARE SORRY FOR THE OF YOUR LOVE ONE. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.
Mr.&Mrs. Clarence Green (Dorothy Turner) says
To the Williams family, sending our condolences on the passing of your mother.
So sorry for your loss.
Sheila Grandy says
Sorry for the loss of your Mother, may God comfort each one of you, she’s earned her wings, now she’s there with the Lord. God Bless
Pastor Larry E.& Wylinda Brown says
We are so sorry for your loss. We know your mother worked faithfully in the kingdom of God. We saw her labor for many years. We are praying for your family. For he will satisfy those that love him faithfully with long life, and then with eternal life with Jesus.
Emmanuel james lloyd says
Thank you guys for planning my great grandmother’s funeral and I thank God for helping my family and helping me throughout the year and