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Obituary For Mrs. Mattie Bell Williams
Mrs. Mattie Bell Williams, 89, of Gadsden, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
She is survived by his loving family.
Mrs. Mattie Bell Williams was born to Emma Jane Ford Hudgins and Marion Mostella, in Ashville, Al on May 24, 1934. She confessed her life in Christ at an early age and later joined First Baptist Church of Alabama City. There she served over 60 years under the leadership of Rev. John Woods and was a pivotal member. She was a faithful caregiver for over 75 years, she also served at the Baptist Mission for 40 years. If you knew Ms. Mattie, you knew her by her love for style; she loved her hats, purses, and everything red!
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, God sent his angel to guide her safely home.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Williams; daughter Ethel Lee Ash; sisters Eula Henley and Sally Gibbs; and grandparents Lewis Ford and Sally Ford.
She leaves to cherish her stepson, Earnest Williams; Son In Law, Tommy Lee Ash; her very special little girls Sloane Mostella and MaKenzie Williams; her brother Austin Hudgins; Aunts Jimmie Young of Attalla, AL., Ann Ponder of Chicago, IL.; Uncle Johnny Elois Ford of Ashville, AL., Special nephews Thomas Mostella and Roderich Thompson; Special Niece Evangeline Mostella Clay; a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 12noon-6pm.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12noon at First Baptist Church of Alabama City.
Rev. Samuel Jackson, Officiating.
We ask that you please keep this family in your prayers during their time of bereavement.
Arrangements under the direction of West Gadsden Funeral Home. 256-549-0004
“Your Bridge Over Troubled Waters.”
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Add A CondolenceMrs. Mattie was a wonderful, loving and soft spoken woman of God. She was a faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church where I grew up. When I moved to San Diego and would come home to visit, she would always give me the biggest hugs and would give me traveling money when I would get ready to return to San Diego. She wouldn't take no for an answer. She was the sweetest and will certainly be missed.
Benita Harrell Jemison and Family
Mattie Williams was a very soft spoken lady with a heart of gold. She was a faithful member of the First Missionary Baptist Church, Alabama City and was a member of the Women's Sunday School class and the last living member of the Ruth Rigby Circle. She would still represent the Circle in all church occasions. She was a very generous person who really loved the Lord. She will be missed. Our prayers are fervent for her family. Renita Harrell Davis and Family
Mrs. Mattie Williams was a very soft spoken lady with a heart of gold. She was a faithful member of the First Missionary Baptist Church, Alabama City and was a member of the Women's Sunday School class and the last living member of the Ruth Rigby Circle. She would still represent the Circle in all church occasions. She was a very generous person who really loved the Lord. She will be missed. Our prayers are fervent for her family.
A faithful member of the First Baptist church of Alabama City family, Ms. Matt,as she was affectionately known as,rarely missed a worship service. Her sweet spirit and soft voice will always be remembered. May she rest peacefully in the presence of the Lord.
Ronnie Carstarphen Walker
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