Ms. Johnnie Bell Williams of Panama City, Florida, and formerly of Marianna, Florida, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 6th at Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida. She was 75 years old.

She leaves a lifetime of love and memories with four children, Jacqueline Johnson and husband Lewis, Christopher Stephens, Vera Ward and Michael Dear; godson, William and wife Janette; 20 grandchildren, Quainata’ Shay, Wentworth (Jenny Rhoden, Patrice (Fabian) McLeod, Deshawn, Chris, Jr., Christina, Shannon, Tia, Jordan, Brooklyn, Jermaine Ward, Chaz Dear, Kyle Dear, Kairon, Michael, Jr., Major, Mi’chaela and Katrina; 23 great grandchildren, dedicated god brother, Alford Wagner; niece and nephews, Fashane, Rodney and Michael Jr.,; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family will receive friends at The New Beginning Assembly of the Saints Church, located at 662 Cone Avenue, Panama City on Friday, December 18th from 3-6p.m.

A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, December 19th at 11a.m. at The New Beginning Assembly of the Saints Church with Bishop Lonnie Mitchell, Sr., Pastor Pam Andrews and Elder Elect Fabian McLeod officiating. Interment will follow in the Redwood Cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.