Wanda Earnestine West Williams was born in Lexington, Mississippi on July 12, 1946. She entered into eternal rest on July 12, 2026, her 80th birthday.
Wanda is survived by her loving daughter Kimberly Williams Moore (Eric); grandsons Elliott Moore of Durham and Edward Moore of Atlanta, GA, siblings: Albert West, Jr. (Carolyn) of Pasadena, CA, Willie West (Priscilla), of Eugene, OR, Eugene West (Susan), of Jamesville, NY; James Reginald West, of Gibsland, LA; Richard West, of Houston, TX; Dorothy West-Famber, of Fayetteville, GA; and Donald West (Nadja) of Potomac, MD; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life for Wanda Williams will be held as follows:
Location:
North East Church
3204 NC Highway 55
Durham, NC 27713
Visitation:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
12:30 PM
Memorial Service:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1:00 PM
The memorial service will be broadcast via YouTube Live (https://youtube.com/@necdurham) and Zoom.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting those who wish to make a memorial donation to "Elam Memorial Scholarship" in honor of Wanda West Williams. Donations can be made online, using this link:
North East Church Giving Online -
or by mail to North East Church, 3204 Hwy. 55, Durham, NC 27713. Please note in memo, "Elam Scholarship – Wanda Williams". Thank you for remembering her with your kindness.
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Rest in Peace Ms. Williams🕊️🙏🏾🌅
We will never forget all the special conversations we had as neighbors. Your smile, humor and words of wisdom will be stored as our gifts received from you. Rest well our friend and Sister❤️
Family,
We are praying for your uplift especially now! May your memories of days gone by provide pleasant memories in days to come.
Respectfully,
The Fitts Family
Maxine and the David's
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Ms. Williams was The Light. She was beloved and touched the lives of generations. Forever Love and my entire Family send God's Promises!!! Lifting Humanity for the betterment of society...
beloved person who shared a passion for othersThe Light!
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