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Obituary For Annie Will Williams
Mrs. Annie Will Williams, 75, of Smiths Station, AL passed Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be 12 noon EST, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Horace Willis, officiating. Interment will in St. Paul C.M.E Church Cemetery, Crawford, AL. Visitation is Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST.
On September 8, 1946 the late Johnny Jeff Gentry and the late Louise Gentry were blessed with a beautiful daughter named Annie Will Gentry, who is also affectionately known as “Will”.
Annie Will was educated in the Lee County School system where she attended the former Prince Elementary School and she later graduated from Sanford High School in Opelika, AL.
At an early age, Annie Will’s spiritual walk began at Shady Grove Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and through the years she continued to serve faithfully until her health declined. In her spiritual walk her journey included serving as the treasurer of the missionary society and choir member.
In November 1965, Annie Will Williams united into holy matrimony to Clarence Williams, Sr. Their union was blessed with four wonderful sons, and two beautiful daughters. Motherhood was a title that she held dear to her heart as she truly adored her children. As her family entered new generations, she extended her adoration to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was truly the “Matriarch” of her family.
She was a dedicated employee of The Columbus Medical Center for 15 years until her retirement in 2000. During her retirement she truly began to embrace life and all the joys it has to offer. Most importantly she was allowed more time for laughter and spending time with her family and friends.
“Will” is always going to be remembered as a beautiful, loving, gentle, kindhearted, generous, soft-spoken, compassionate, devoted, selfless, resilient and lovable woman that could light up your heart with her smile.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Carrie P. Wanton and Eva Nell Willis and brothers, Bennie C. Gentry and Johnny J. Gentry.
She leaves a lifetime of wonderful memories to be cherished by her husband, Clarence Williams, Sr.; four sons, Clarence Williams, Jr. and Renold (Denishia) Williams of Smiths, AL, Kenneth (Posie) Williams of Salem, AL and Carlos Williams of Columbus, GA; two daughters, Vashanda (Cedric) Holton of Ft. Mitchell, AL and Calandra (Devon) Henry of Smiths, AL; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Patterson of Opelika, AL; one brother, Robert (Ethel) Gentry of Cleveland, OH; sisters-in-law, Margaret Gentry of Cleveland, OH, Joyce Gentry of Ft. Worth , TX, Dorothy Stephens of Smiths, AL and Janice (Homer) Johnson of Salem, AL; brother-in-law James (Ozella) Williams of Syracuse, NY and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends whom she loved dearly. She will surely be missed by all.
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RodneyWilliams sent Heavenly & Harmony for Annie Will Williams - September 06, 2022
My deepest condolences to the entire Williams Family for the loss of Mrs. Annie "Will" Williams, my Auntie Will be truly be loved always & Forever your nephew Mr. Rodney Williams & Family
Sweet Moments was sent for Annie Will Williams - September 05, 2022
Kamilah McGowan sent Beautiful Dreams for Annie Will Williams - September 05, 2022
Our Dearest LS Calandra
We send our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. You are in our prayers!
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Gone yet not forgotten,
When I was young, I remember Aunt Will making caramel cake from scratch, even the frosting. We would go to her house and she would be in the kitchen making the cake. I watched her make it and I always got a piece when she finished. Mmm, Delicious! I would always be looking forward to it. As an adult, I used to look for caramel cake frosting but I could never find it. I remember her smile because she loved smiling. I also liked the way she said Bud, my fathers name. Her and my mother would talk on the phone for a long time.
Aunt Will you will be missed
Your niece, Cookie
Regardless of the long distance that separated Aunt Will and I ,we shared special moments together.My gratefulness to God for the opportunity to encounter such a person with a genuine spirit that is so rare to find. She was unaware that she was a mentor to many in many ways . Aunt Will demonstrated the desire to keep the laughter roaring regardless of life's challenges.She taught me to keep it moving !! When there is a bump in the road , I advise you to check your memory bank and see a woman with a big smile and a roaring laughter and all is well. Thank you Aunt Will Your niece Low from Syracuse ,NewYork
Remember the Joy, Forget all the pain, for I know your mom, your sister and your grandmother will be truly miss by all Let all your tears fall like the rain but at the same time Remembering the fun and all the happy times you spent with cousin Will. I am so sorry for your lost..Sending love from Humble, TX Lillie Pearl
To the family,especially "Will's" children. I'm so sorry for your loss.With deepest condolences, love, peace and comfort, many prayers. May God give each of you strength, in the days and nights ahead. Faye Vaughn- Ingram and family. Rest in peace dear Will🌹
Mama Will she truly will be miss her smile, laughter and her amazing voice coming from the Amen corner. Mama Will was great inspiration for all us @ Shady Grove CME no matter what day you saw her she was always smiling. The Owens Famiy sending our love and prayers to the Family ( My sweet buudy @ Shady Grove she would say jent give me a lil taste it aint gone hurt me i took my medicine)
Aunt Will when I married into the family 27 years ago you welcomed me with open arms. You were the sweetest person and that never changed. The boys always loved going to visit you. Rest In Peace Aunt Will you will be missed.
Daphne, Markel, Devin and Tre'von
Aunt Will my heart is filled with love and sadness because you left us unexpectedly. But I'm also filled with joy because God called your name and you answered and He gave you your wings and you flew away. I know in my heart that your at rest with our Heavenly Father. I'm going to miss your smile, your laughter and our talks. When I need to talk with you about anything you would be there and give me good advice. I loved when you would ask me to "ask you do Will care, I would ask you and I can't put on here what you would say, but I'm sitting here writing this I'm laughing as well as remembering. You knew that I love you and I loved you dearly. I know you loved your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren, you loved everybody. Lay Lay, Shonda, Nold, Dinky, Rusty, Ken, Uncle Butterman and Aunt Dot we all miss and loved her, but God loved her best. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. This is not goodnight but goodbye my love. Until that day when Jesus come for all His saints, I will see you on the other side. This is your Rita Beta what you would always call me and you would tell me that I was like one of your own children. I love you Auntie. Rita, Josh, Franceska and Skip (Josh jr).
Aunt Will my heart is filled with love and sadness because you left us unexpectedly. But I'm also filled with joy because God called your name and you answered and He gave you your wings and you flew away. I know in my heart that your at rest with our Heavenly Father. I'm going to miss your smile, your laughter and our talks. When I need to talk with you about anything you would be there and give me good advice. I loved when you would ask me to "ask you do Will care, I would ask you and I can't put on here what you would say, but I'm sitting here writing this I'm laughing as well as remembering. You knew that I love you and I loved you dearly. I know you loved your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren, you loved everybody. Lay Lay, Shonda, Nold, Dinky, Rusty, Ken, Uncle Butterman and Aunt Dot we all miss and loved her, but God loved her best. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. This is not goodnight but goodbye my love. Until that day when Jesus come for all His saints, I will see you on the other side. This is your Rita Beta what you would always call me and you would tell me that I was like one of your own children. I love you Auntie. Rita, Josh, Franceska and Skip (Josh jr).
So sorry for your loss of your beautiful mother. Sending love ❤️ prayers 🙏🏽and hugs 🤗 to all of you from me Sarah Peabody # Charleston South Carolina 🙏🏽🙏🏽😘❤️
Sending love, prayers and condolences to cousin Clarence and the children and family. May God keep you and know there's comfort in the arms of God. Love you all and we will see Will again. Amen Love, Lucille and Vickee
We are sending Prayers and Hugs to our family. We are going to miss her so much. What a warrior she was It is now time for her to receive her reward and be at home with the Lord Love Aunt Annie (Sis) and Bernetha Sims Burt
Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family 🙏🏽 ❤️ Yolanda and Rashad
Condolences and prayers go out to the family pray that you all be strong and stand strong in this sad time Mrs Will Salk truly truly be missed in the neighborhood The Greathouse Family
I'm really going to miss those green beans that she use to cook lol Michelle
Our condolences goes out to the family and sending love and hugs from Cleveland &Jackie Gentry
My Thoughts & Prayers Are In For Mrs.Will Children's, Grand Children's, & Family.- God Bless Wanda Peabody-Shanks
To the family of Will when ever Will and I meet each other she always had that beautiful smile. Praying God will comfort each of you during this time of sorrow. Morris & Curvine Jackson
Mrs Annie you will be missed you and my mom y'all sisterhoods RIP my condolences to family may god be with y'all god does not make no mistake love y'all from the Morgan family
In loving memory of Will to the family we are sending all of you our sincere condolences and prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽... Continue to cherish all of her loving memories she will truly be missed... Will rest in paradise 🕊️🕊️.. Love Lillian Teen Thomas Wilson and Muriel Wilson Ford...
I thank God for blessing me with my friend Will. Thank you Lay Lay for letting me see what you did for your mother, it is what I would have done for my mother if I was given the chance. Will was a friend who was there and helped me when I needed a friend. In my dark days, Will was my sunshine! For that I am forever grateful. ~Elsie Quarles
Sending our love. Cousin Will's smile would brighten up a room. Family, you are in our hearts. Hope, AJ, & Kiara Williams
Reminiscening of days we share from childhood into adulthood. From talks of our children & grandchildren & days in the field, school & church. You will be dearly missed & forever loved. Till we meet again, REST in our Savior's arms. Cousin Wadine Williams
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