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Obituary For Lillie Mae Williams
Lillie Mae Higgins Williams was born on September 3, 1930 to the late Sam and Lizzie Sumling Higgins in Sylvester, GA. She received her education in the Public School System of Sylvester, GA. She moved to Fort Pierce, FL in the early 1950’s. “Miss Lillie”, as she was affectionately sometime called by her children, worked at Warren’s Laundry for many years and was a Dry Cleaners Professional Presser.
Upon relocating to Fort Pierce in the early 1950’s, she joined First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (then named Bethel Missionary Baptist Church) under the leadership of the late Reverend Charlie C. Byrd. During her Christian journey and service, she served as a Sunday School Teacher; member of the Home Mission Society; member of the Prayer Band; Vacation Bible School Teacher; Senior Usher Board; Kitchen Ministry; and served others in Sarah’s Kitchen. “Miss Lillie” has served faithfully at First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church for over seventy years. In January of 1959, she married the late Charlie Williams.
“Miss Lillie” departed this life to enter her heavenly home on the morning of Monday, August 23, 2021 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Williams, parents: Sam and Lizzie Sumling Higgins; grandparents – Charlie Sr. and Mattie Wiggins Sumling; three children – Darlene Williams, Vernon Eugene Williams, and Victoria Paul Barber; four brothers – S. B. Higgins, Wallace Lyles, Sam Higgins, and Charlie Mack Lyles; and five grandchildren – Vernon E. Ferguson, Baby A. Barber, Shawn Williams, April Williams, and TaRhonda Williams.
Left to cherish her memories are her children: son – Charles Leon Williams, Sr. (Theodora) of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughters - Shelby J. Jones of Port St. Lucie, FL, Ruby L. Green of Murfreesboro, TN, Sharon L. Coplin (Leon), and Tangerla D. Griffin (Michael) of Fort Pierce, FL; stepson – Ronnie Carl Williams of West Palm Beach, FL; and stepdaughter - Anne Marie Williams of Fort Pierce, FL; thirty (30) grandchildren; sixty (60) great-grandchildren; twenty-five (25) great-great-grandchildren; one uncle – Willie James Sumling (Jessie) of Doerun, GA; sister-in-laws – Ora Lee Lewis and Beulah Lyles of Fort Pierce, FL; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and church family.
Public visitation for Lillie Mae Williams will take place on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL. Due to COVID-19, the celebration of life for Lillie Mae Williams is limited to family and invited guests only. Thank you for your understanding.
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Mama, I miss and love you. Laugh with the Angels, talk with job and take your rest🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️
My deepest Sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones; I Pray increased Strength, Comfort, Love and Peace during this season in Jesus name Amen. Love Naomi Glee
My deepest Sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones; I Pray increased Strength, Comfort, Love and Peace during this season in Jesus name Amen. Love Naomi Glee
Still keeping the entire family in prayer. Love all of you. Ceola Wilcox.
Sorry to hear that cousin Lillie Mae Williams passed, when I was a young girl she would come to Cocoa, Florida and I would love to hear her talk about the old days. Rest in peace cousin. Condolences to the family. Gail
Miss Williams you surely will be missed I look at you as a mom in the neighborhood you always had a kind smile on your face would light up when I'd come to visit I will truly miss that warm feeling we love you but God loves you best rest in his arms and forever in peace :Condolences to the family.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😔
Grandma I'm going to miss you!! I wish that I could have been there for your service.
Love always your grandson David
Big brother Charles, I am so sorry for your loss. My Deepest Deepest Sympathy to the entire Williams Family. Lil sis Cathy n family
Sharon, Shelby and the entire Williams family. I am so sorry for you loss. Mrs. Lillie was a beautiful lady who always greeted me with a smile and a kind word. She lived a long and fruitful life and I am glad to have known her. I am praying for your comfort and peace as you put her to rest. Amelia Lee
To the family with my deepest sympathy, and love. Remember these word from 2 corinthians 5:2 to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Bishop Alvin Herring, Miami, Fla
AUNT LILLIE MAE, FOREVER IN MY HEART. REST IN PEACE. MARY & ARTHUR WILKERSON
You will always be in my heart Mrs Lillie Mae Love Juan
Well Grandma, you were right. None of us would ever be ready to say goodbye. We are all missing you,but remembering how you loved each of us so much. You were one of my best friends. We talked about everything. We had some great laughs and youu have wiped my tears when I needed to cry. I pray that I never forget the sound of your laugh or voice. I will never forget your love. You gave us the best childhood. Everybody knew that you didn't play about your grandchildren. Friday nights growing up in this family was a weekly Family Reunion. There are only 2 people on this earth that still called me by my childhood nickname and one of you has gone. Words could never express my love for you. I'm going to miss you "my Lil". Take your rest. You have left us all with your love and the love of God. I love you grandma. Love,"your TB 💙"
Grandma, this is a hard pill to swallow. Every time I came to see you, you had a smile on your face chuckling. I asked you what you laughing about you tell me, boy I don't know what you gonna say lol yeah you right, I get that outspoken thing from my grandma! You loved your grands unconditionally and we knew that. I'm going to miss you telling me Skeet you a mess! I love you more than these words can express. Rest peacefully grandma till we see each other again.
Grandma I'm going to miss you 😢
Family~ "Memories are all that you have, which help you survive the storms and struggles of your daily life after you lose someone!" Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Monds Family
To the family my prayers and thoughts are with you. Mrs. Lillie Mae treated me like I was one of her daughter and I loved her endlessly. She lived a happy and beautiful life she fought the fight and now has won the victory. Love to the family RIP
The Jenkins Family will continue to pray that God will stretch his arms around your entire family during your time of bereavement and beyond.
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