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A celebration of Lillian’s life and journey home will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020, 12:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of the service.
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Lillian Etta Williams (Offitt) made her transition to heaven on Thursday February 27th, 2020. She was the oldest daughter born in Gallatin TN. On November 4, 1938 to Julius Offitt, Juanita Rucker & (Peter C. Rucker). She went on to college attending Tennessee State University until she left to pursue her passion as a gospel singer, and soon made records as a blues singer.
Lillian later married and gave up her life of singing to raise 6 beautiful children who will keep her memory alive as well.
She will be greatly missed by her eldest daughter Benita Taylor, (Melvin Taylor) 2nd oldest Trina Williams, 3rd Janice Williams, 4th Claude Williams, (Dianna Williams) 5th Charisse English, 6th Rhonda Williams.
Lillian Also left behind her loving grandchildren: Olympia Williams, Freedom Williams, Teso Williams, Bushante Haggard, Sade Haggard, Alexander Williams Ravn Williams, Chanel Williams, Rasha Moore, Kenneth English, Ahmad Williams, Miracle Williams, Tyra Williams, & Keep Williams. Also, her Loving Sister Evens A. Dickey and family, and a host of great grandchildren.
A celebration of Lillian’s life and journey home will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020, 12:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of the service.
Minister Jacqueline Reynolds says
What a sad day. She will be missed. Her smile would light up the room when I came down to pray with her and make sure she could get to the chapel while we were at the nursing home. She was one of the sweetest and nicest person I knew. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Lesa Dale-Nasser says
To the family of LilyBugg. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of her life. I only got to know her for a short while but she was a pleasure. That laugh was everything. I will keep you all in my heart and pray that this time is filled with lots of lovable memories. Take care and God Bless you all ❤
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Nurse Shun E. says
What a beautiful and sweet person. You will be greatly missed from all the laughs and smile’s. Your laugh was contagious. You truly left impression on my heart. I will always remember you as I called you and your roommate “granny’s on the porch”. Praying for strength and peace for your family during this difficult time. To be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
Alfred & Montressia Williams says
Hallelujah! This is your favorite couple. We will miss you in heaven soon. Make sure no one gets that house next to yours because we’re moving in went we get up there. 😅We Love you ,The Williams Family
Lillian Williams you are the best! 🎻🎷🎸🎹🎼🎶🎵🎺📯
Sade' says
I love you GRANDMA. This still feels like a dream. I miss you so😞
Steve Grills says
Condolences to the Williams family. I only know of Lillian through her wonderful recordings that are loved and more famous than you may know.
Peter M Page says
I have a CD I made from YouTube recordings and old records. She never became a star but I found her songs infectious and consider them among the greatest Blues recordings. I only have twelve songs on that CD but it is among my favourite CDs. Her songs are a gem in a mountain of recordings. I sometimes look for more songs by her, or more images. How I got to this site. I imagine I am not alone. Her Blues recordings are rare masterpieces.
Thank you,
Peter Page
Toronto, ON
Bass player for various Blues bands over the decades.