Florence "Flossie" Mae Williams Obituary in Quitman at Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Florence "Flossie" Mae Williams

Mrs. Florence Mae Williams was born on October 12, 1946 in Quitman, Georgia to the late Mr. Eleazer Howard and Mrs. Vailee Mickens Howard. She was affectionately known to all as “Flossie”.

Mrs. Flossie was educated in the Brooks County School system. She was a lifelong resident of Quitman, Georgia. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Arthur Williams, Sr. Their union flourished until his passing in 2016.

Mrs. Flossie was a dedicated employee of the Brooks County Board of Education from 1994 until 2014. She worked diligently until her retirement from the Quitman Elementary School in Quitman, Georgia. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her children and especially her grandchildren whom she loved and they loved her dearly.

On May 26, 2023, our Lord and Savior called His child from labor to reward. Mrs. Flossie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters Eula Lee White, Rosa Howard, Murline Howard and Gladys Demps; three brothers L. Z. Howard, Thomas Howard and Willie Howard.

She leaves to cherish her memories to her son Arthur Williams, Jr. (Teresa), Quitman, GA; daughters Sharon Ferrell, Quitman, GA, Idella Williams, Valdosta, GA, Barbara Scott (Derek), Valdosta, GA and India Hollis (Alex), Quitman, GA; three stepchildren Anthony Williams (Tara) Lumberton, NJ; Robert Watts, Quitman, GA and Dorothy Spencer, Delray Beach, FL; one bonus child Hunter New, Miami, FL; grandchildren: Wesley, Leticha, Sherika (Josh), Allison, Cassondra (Desmond), Kelvin, Whitney (Tevin), Derek, Tanisha, Jessica, Cierra, Adrian, Justin (Moesha), Veronica, Arthur III, Myrical, Areona, Nia and Jartavious and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends including her close friends Katie Small and Mattie Freeman.

Visitation will be Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Stevens-McGhee chapel from 1PM-7PM.

A celebration of life will be Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 3PM at Calvary Christian Center with Pastor Gloria Moore Wright, officiating. Burial will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visit this website or our Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home Facebook page to view a livestream of the celebration.

Continue to keep the Williams Family in your daily thoughts and prayers.

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too the family of yhr late flossie my williams this arunt t mattie williams freemans my heart felt condolances goes out to the family i will miss tALKING TO MY FRIEND AND NEICE. TO ARDELLA JUST REST ASSURE ARUNT MATTIE AND FLOSSIE MAE WILLIAMS LIFE GOES BACK AS CHILDHOOD FRIENDS I WILL MISS FLOSSIE BUT WE KNOW GOD KNOWS BEST SLOOP ON MY FRIEND TAKE YOUR REST KEEP THE FAITH, LOVE YA

My condolences goes out to my family of the loss of my great aunt. I had a chance to see her and talk with her a couple of months ago. I had a wonderful time talking with her about old memories.... I know that she's in a better place and we will see you again by the grace of God. You will truly be truly missed here on earth.

My condolences go out to my family of the loss of my great aunt. I had a chance to see her a couple of months ago and I did enjoy talking with her. I know she's in a better place. We will see you again by the grace of God. you will be truly missed. Ann Evans

Lifting up prayers for the family and friends of Ms Williams as you prepare to lay her to rest on this day. May God comfort and give you peace today and the days ahead. Liz Lattimore

Flossie helped raise me, my sister and baby brother and we will always love her and think of her as a second mother. ❤️
Jarrett McAllister Tennyson

Sorry for your loss, sending my condolences. Praying for everyone. Elaine (Ferrell) Cray

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