Emma B. Williams

Obituary For Emma B. Williams

Emma B. Williams was born to the late Elijah and Mabel Williams on October 9, 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina. Later in life she moved to New York City, where she resided until her departure. She attended the NYC public school for her education.

Emma leaves to cherish 5 sisters, Idella Pearson, Mary Butler, Dorothy Ashley, Evella Simmons, and Virginia Walker; 2 brothers-in-law, Carlton Ashley and Ben Scott; 3 daughters, Deborah Williams, Beverly Thompkins, and Joyce Williams; and 1 son-in-law, Eugene Thompkins. 6 grandchildren: Albert Butler, Ebony Williams, Tony Glover, Tyrel Smith, Tiara Williams, and Raven Williams; 5 great-grandchildren: Emma Butler, Blair Butler, Alyssa Butler, Noah Butler, and Maya Butler. She also leaves to cherish a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Emma loved to cook, and she was able to share that with her community as she managed the Afro Luncheonette for many years. When she retired from cooking, she became a home health aide and cared for people just as she did her family. She also had a passion for helping a host of many people.

Emma was preceded in death by 3 sisters, the late Georgianna Williams, Shirley Ann Williams, and Barbra Scott; 1 daughter, Brenda Lee Williams; and 1 grandson, Victor Keith Johnson Jr.