Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 3925 32nd Avenue. Entombment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.. A visitation for Queen will take place at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
God was walking in His Garden; one He made with His own hands.
The sun was shining upon each blossom, old and young, through the land.
In a circle, He walked still searching for a lovely full-grown flower, pausing;
He found one ready to be taken in that hour.
Queen Williams, age 80, of Kenosha, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Queen was born April 16, 1945, in Oktibbeha County, MS to the late Joe Williams, Jr. and Gertrude (Hogan) Williams. She was the tenth of eleven children in a family rooted in faith and love. Queen was educated in the Oktibbeha Public School District. She graduated from Oktibbeha County Webster High School in 1964. Queen owned and operated Essence Beauty Salon for many years and retired from JCPenney in 2020. There was not a dull moment when Queen was around because of her infectious laugh and ever-present smile. Queen enjoyed watching movies, cooking soul food and baking a pound cake that began in a cold oven, spending time with family, attending picnics and barbecues. Queen accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and enjoyed attending worship services. A godly woman who believed that all things should be done decently and in order. She loved the Lord and throughout her life sought spiritual discernment by studying the Word of God and praying. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life. Queen was a dedicated and longtime member of Second Baptist Church where she proudly sang with the Voices of Second Baptist Church. She was also a loving and dedicated Pastor’s Ade Committee member, the Kitchen Committee and served as the President of the Voices of Second Baptist Church. Queen was also a member of the Marvelette Social Club when it was in existence. This club had many social engagements in various cities. Queen was also a member of the Bengay Club. This club looked out for each other in times of need or pain. Although they were named the Bengay Club they partied hard. Queen leaves a legacy of love, kindness and unwavering dedication to her family, friends and church. She cared for her friends and family so much that if you were ever given advice from her, you knew it came from a place of love without malice or harm. She stood on principle. Queen leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her life: her son Parrish (Tammy) Williams; a sister, Leatha G. Hughes of Jackson, MS; and her beloved special life partner Jerome Brewington, her dog Money; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends and her Second Baptist Church family. Along with her parents, Queen was preceded in death by her six brothers: Willie, James, John, JC, Jozelle, Ray D. and three sisters: Nannie Mae, Emma Jean, Meneriva.
A life well-lived, full and complete in service to God and family, Queen Ann Williams completed this earthly journey and transitioned to eternity on June 18, 2025.
Hattie Jones says
There are simply no words to express my heartfelt to the family during this time of your loss 💔
Theresa Winn says
Miss Queen I Will love you always_
Barbara Cayo says
Parrish, sending love hugs and prayers.
Patti Moore 💜 says
My condolences love prayers sympathy and thoughts are with The Family 💕💕💕🙏
Stay Strong Parrish and Jerome 🤲
Covetrus O' Neal says
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Joann Hayes McMorris says
My condolences to the family
Kentoria Carter says
Sending hugs 🫂 to you always cousins. Prayers are with you all. Your Carter Family from Mississippi.
Juanita Burchfield says
Praying for the family, my condolences prayers .
Beverly Golden-Reynolds says
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family. May Queen rest in peace ❤️🩹💐
Kimberly Queen Williams says
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please accept my deepest condolences. Praying for you and your family at this difficult time.
Maggie Cobb says
Heartfelt sympathy to the. Family I had the opportunity to work with Queen she was the Manager of my salon many years ago Called Effie”s. A very gifted hairstylist She was a blessing not only to the business also the people she served!!
Margo Gordon says
Queen, you will always be in my heart. You are my big sister. Gone but never forgotten.
Ella Beal says
My deepest condolences to the queen family. God saw you getting tired. A cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered. “Come with me.”
Shannon Marie Jones says
I worked with Queen for 10 years at Jcpenneys. Strong no nonsense woman with a huge heart. You will be missed Queenie 💜
Stacey Moore & Family says
We send our condolences to the family of Queen . Ms. Queen will be remembered for the love ,fun & good time we shared on our trip we took to New York .
Freddie Shaw says
sending condolence to the family a new queen so well she used to do my hair. I am so sorry To hear of her passing💔
Janet Brown Crockett says
Sending Prayers and Condolences to the Family. My encounter with Queenie was of her styling my hair as a child for the first time. Very tender headed(if you know what that means),and boy did I cry!!!! But as an adult, whenever she would see me, we would laugh at that memory. She will be missed.
Aleta Tyler & Family says
My deepest condolences to the family. Queenie was such a loving and kind person. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Peggie Days says
Sending prayers and condolences to the family. Queen was my hair stylist for many years. Always dependable, funny, and professional. She was a good soul. She will be missed.
Brenda Allen says
Deepest Condolences to family and freinds