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Ethel Nadine Williams
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Ethel Williams Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Nancy Walker
October 15, 2008
Ethel was one of the first people I worked with at the IMB. She had one of the most infectious laughs I ever heard. She could brighten up a room with her smile, and lift spirits with her beautiful voice. I'm sure she's singing and rejoicing in heaven right now! May your grief be consoled by the beauty of special memories of good times spent with her.
Charlene C. Robertson
October 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Robinson-Simms
October 13, 2008
Curtis
My prayers are with you and your family.
Tiffany Woodley
October 12, 2008
To The Family, When I think of Ethel I think of a missionary, because that's what she loved to do. As I travel across the states I have great memories of the ones who have always encouraged me and Ethel & Pickle surely were on the list. May God comfort you in this time and bundle you with his blanket of love. God Bless!
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Elvira Jefferson Clegg
October 11, 2008
To the family:
I was so sorry to hear of Ethel's passing.
Thinking of you,
Pixie
Catherine (Buddy), Bertha, Gloria , Iva, Henry & Jeanette
October 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. We have fond childhood memories of Ethel always smiling and laughing as a child. Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding.
Debbie Lewis
October 10, 2008
Dear Dannette and Devondus---I am so sorry about your mom. I worked with her at Colonial Williamsburg many years ago when you two were little kids. When I was at the funeral yesterday, it seemed impossible to me that now you both are grown and she is gone. Images of all 3 of you are frozen in my mind @1978. Ethel was always so much fun and I regret that over the years are paths parted. But her laugh and her energy will forever be in my heart and mind. I know God is keeping you in the palm of his hand through this difficult time. Debbie Stone Lewis
Maxine Spruill Green
October 10, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Aundrea & Ciarra Jones-Christmas
October 10, 2008
To the Family,
It's difficult to bear the loss of one so very dear. But may it help a bit to know that caring thoughts are near. And may your special memories be a comfort to you, too. And keep the one you loved so much still very close to you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marcia M. Black
October 9, 2008
Dannette and Devondus,
May your memories comfort you as they do me when I think of Aunt Ethel.
After all the years that have gone by, I still smile when I think of how she would hit the hill and make our stomachs drop :). I will always be thankful for her love, taking us to Little Elam and making my summer vacations "down South" so much brighter.
God Bless!
Richard Bowman, Jr
October 9, 2008
Kendall, Pickle, DeVondus & Family,
I was shocked to hear of Ethel's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You should take comfort in knowing that she is now in a better place. I have fond memories of growing up with Ethel back home. I remember how we used to lovingly refer to her as "Big Ethel" when we were young to distinguish her from my late first cousin Ethel. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help during your times of sorrow.
Elaine Rideout
October 9, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Kendall and family members of Ethel. As an IMB retiree, I have fond memories of Ethel. I especially remember on occasion when she lead the singing in chapel. She was a special person and His servant.
Foster Miles
October 9, 2008
Pickle, DeVondus and family: I never dreamed that when I saw Ethel at Gilfield 4th Sunday in August that it would be my last time seeing her on this side of Jordan. She was her usual smiling, loving self. She was a great person, and we will all miss her.
Martha (Mag) Harris
October 9, 2008
Ethel was such a beautiful person. She was always willing to help in whatever way she could. She will be missed. But rest assured, we will see her again, when we all meet our beloved ones who have gone ahead of us. Oh, what a great day that will be!
Thank God for Ethel!
Rosetta Jones Crawley
October 9, 2008
Pickle, Kendall and Dannette,
Ethel always had a smile on her face and a warm greeting. I have very fond memories of the time we spent together as children. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless and keep you during these very difficult times.
Love,
Rosetta Jones Crawley
Gary&Rochelle Brown
October 9, 2008
Uncle Pickle, I just could'nt belive it when I was told of Aunt Ethel's passing.. I am going to miss her laugh but especially the way she would look at you with LOVE,,, (she loved her pickle,family). I m not going to say sorry for your loss becase she is far from being loss we know where Aunt Ethel is, without a doubt! She is in the presence of the LORD! Singing and Laughing! She will be missed! We love you and we stand in prayer with you all! God bless you.
Sam Craddock
October 9, 2008
Ethel's was literally a life dedicated to service in the Kingdom of God. She was indeed an inspiration, and she offered much encouragement to me at the church. I will miss her. My prayers are with the entire family. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Until we meet again, I pray that God grants you peace that passes all understanding.
Brenda Carter
October 9, 2008
To the Family of My Beloved Friend, Ethel
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to heaven
And bring you back to us again.
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows the reasons why.
Our hears still ache to sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store.
Since you’ll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A cherished place within our heart
Is where you’ll always stay.
So when tomorrow starts without you, don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time we think of you, we'll feel you close within our heart.
Knowing that the work you did on this earth, will truly speak for you.
To God Be the Glory and well done our good and faithful servant, you've earned your spot up there singing in God's Heavenly choir.
Love Always, Brenda Carter
International Mission Board
Karen Ghee
October 9, 2008
Devondus,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God strengthen you in your time of mourning.
Juanita Melton
October 9, 2008
Pickle and Family, One of the best memories I have of Ethel was the day she came to my sister's home to "pick up walnuts". She sat on a bucket, laughing and telling all of us stories of working with her grandmother to harvest walnuts for the winter.I wish we had taken a picture that day! I thank God for friends like you and Ethel...may the Lord continue to "hold you tight"...jlm :)
Lorna Braxton
October 9, 2008
The Family,
May you always find solace in your memories of Ethel. For no one knows the day nor the hour that the Lord will call us home and when he does we will be forever in his boosom.
Smile knowing that Ethel is in the Lord's boosom and she is rejoicing in his presence. She is watching over each and everyone of you smiling because she knows she will see you again one day.
Her time here may have been short but it was for a PURPOSE. Everything she did, she did from her heart and her love of God.
May you continue to look to the Lord and each other during your time of sorrow and find a sense of peace to carry on.
May God Bless You.
Elinor Dark
October 9, 2008
To The Williams Family May God Comfort you at this time. I worked with Ethel at IMB.
Elinor Dark Formal Co-Worker
Lois Jones
October 9, 2008
There are no words to really express how sorry I am to hear about Ethel's passing. May time and wonderful memories help ease your pain and lighten your heavy heart.
Kathy Boullt
October 8, 2008
I was extremely shocked and saddened upon hearing the news of Ethel's passing. Although I did not know her long, I feel that I knew her well. She was the kind and smiling face that greeted me each Sunday at Little Elam Baptist Church. I will miss her.
God bless each of you.
Robert A. Miles
October 8, 2008
Ethel will be missed greatly!! We could always make each other laugh!! We always shared 11/18.Hold to God's Unchanging Hand!!!
Michelle Robertson Stidwell
October 8, 2008
Pickle, Devondus and Family:
Words cannot express how surreal Ethel’s passing is to me. What a light that has been dimmed that I know in some way you will each carry forward in memory and honor of Ethel’s life and work here. I pray at this hour that a fresh anointing will fall upon you and your family, that you will truly receive a peace that passes all understanding, that you will feel God’s presence in an even greater way and… Now unto him (and only him) that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy; To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power both now and ever – Amen (Jude 1:24-25).
MyTashia Jones
October 8, 2008
Asheli & Angela, I know you will miss your grandmother, but know that God is watching over you and your family.
Doris Bryant
October 8, 2008
Dearest Pickle, I am so sorry to hear about Ethel's homegoing. I offer you my deepest sympathy and love. Both Thurmon and I thought a lot of Ethel and I still remember the good visit we had when you visited us here in Fort Worth. Thurmon has now been gone four years and I will tell you that it does get a little easier as time goes by, but you will never get over missing Ethyl. My prayers and love are with you and your family. --- Sincerely, Doris Bryant
Barbara Miles-Lewis
October 8, 2008
with heart felt sympathy my prayers are extended to the family. My memories of Ethel will always be in my heart. I am reminded of the childhood memories we shared.
Brenda Jones Cotman
October 8, 2008
The news of the passing of my friend Ethel was such a shock. She was indeed an angel sent from Heaven. Her lovingkindness and encouraging words will be solely missed. May each of you, especially Pickle, Dannette, Devondus and Jammie cling to the assurance that God is with you and will never leave you. Please know that we are praying for each of you and that her memories will help to restore the joy in each of your hearts. Also cling to the joy of knowing we will all be united with Ethel one day as long as we continue to walk with Jesus each day and let Him lead us as He led Ethel.
Love and Prayers,
Brenda and Family
Debbie Bradby-Jones
October 8, 2008
DeVondus,
You and your family are in my prayers. I met your mother when my father died. She helped me so much through that time. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Margaret Elder
October 8, 2008
Kendall,Pickle & Family,I was so sorry to hear of Ethel's passing from her earthly home to her heavenly home.I know your hearts are heavy now but remember the good times that you shared with her & know she will be waiting for you on the other side.May the spirit of Jesus comfort you now & in the days to come.
Kurt & Lillian Simms
October 8, 2008
Pickle, Dannette and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Ethel was such a loving person, whenever we saw her she always had a smile on her face and always greeted us with a hug. May your faith in God comfort and console you.
R. Loretta Quarles
October 8, 2008
Pickle, Kendall and Dannette:
We are so sorry about the passing of Ethel. I (Loretta) grew up with her and she was a wonderful and loving person. We understand about your loss as we are going through a loss in our family.
May God bless all you and you have our deepest sympathy.
Loretta and Alfred Quarles
Lisa Mason
October 8, 2008
My prayers are with all of you in this trying time. Allow yourself to feel whatever you need to feel, whenever you need to feel it. Don't fight it because it's all a part of the process. I am sending much love to all of you all the way from Raleigh, North Carolina. Be encouraged. I wish that I could be there physically to support you but I am in spirit and I will look for you when I come home to visit again. Love you, Lisa (Ethel would call me Pun'kin)
Bill and Noreta Morgan
October 8, 2008
Pickle and family, be assured of our love and concern for you in this time of sadness. Ethel was one of the true bright spots at IMB and it was our joy to be co-workers and friends for several years. God bless you all!
Glenda Hamilton-Nelson, God-daughter
October 8, 2008
May God keep his loving arms around you during your time of loss. Remember the good times and Ethel will always be with you, no matter how alone you may feel.
Nina Williams
October 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Eldridge
October 8, 2008
Pickle, Kendall & Family, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of dear, Ethel. What a special lady to all who knew her. Have such fond memories of her at the IMB. She will always be dear to our hearts.
Nicole & Shayna Adkins
October 8, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
The Shaw Family
October 8, 2008
Dannette we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Patricia Rhone
October 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless and keep you during these sad and dark hours -- know that the sun will shine again. My deepest sympathy.
Taressa, Darryl & Taylor Lee
October 8, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Wanda Isley
October 8, 2008
Pickle, DeVondus, Family, and Friends: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Anthony Jones
October 8, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dionne Robertson
October 8, 2008
Pickle, Kendall & family,
I pray that God's spirit will surround you now and in the days to come, bringing you peace, comfort, and restoration of full joy, knowing that Ethel's smile and spirit now shines from above.
With love,
Dionne
Carolyn Spruill Pryor
October 8, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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