Rosalyn D. Williams, 74, of Windy Crossing, Winston Salem, NC, departed this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem, NC. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia on December 5, 1946, the daughter of the late Russell L. Drewery, and the late Rena D. Van Horne. In addition to her parents, Rosalyn was preceded in death by her husband, Willie M. Williams.
Rosalyn was a member of Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Winston Salem, NC where she served on the Culinary Staff. Prior to Phillips Chapel, she was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church, Newport, DE. She retired from Women's Care of Winston Salem after many years of service.
Rosalyn leaves to cherish her memory her children, Tina Thomas of Winston Salem, NC, Dionne Thomas of Africa, Rashad (Malika) Thomas of Kernersville, NC, and J.T. Williams of Raleigh, NC; one sister, Sophie Drewery of Burlington, NC; four grandchildren, Tatiana Thomas, Neya Thomas, Elijah Thomas, and Ryan Thomas; one great-grandson, Dezmond Dillworth, Jr.; one niece, Carol(Bernard) Holmes of Whitsett, NC; special cousin/caregiver, Veronica "Ronnie" Hasan of Winston Salem, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 12 noon at Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 132 N. Glenn Ave., Winston Salem, NC, with Pastor Chad Armstrong, Eulogist. A private burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, Martinsville, VA. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.
To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home's Facebook page, then click on the service.
Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Williams/Thomas family.
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