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Cora Flowers Williams Obituary

HAMPTON - Cora A. Williams quietly departed this life on the morning of Thursday, December 4, 2014, having given the best of her service to her family, her community, and her Lord. She was a devout Christian woman who will be remembered for her kindness to everyone and her strong pride in her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jasper Williams and her son, Elester Eugene Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Marylene Middlebrooks (Reverend Walter E. Middlebrooks), Dr. Annie Williams, Angela Williams, and Evangelyn Williams; three sons, Jasper Williams, Jr. (Jennifer), Robert Williams (Nan), and Dennis Williams (Diane); seven grandsons, Romain Williams (Sherri), Robert Williams, Jr., Justin Middlebrooks, Derek Williams, Konrad Miles, Jason Williams, and Christian Williams; three granddaughters, Alicia Williams, Alexis Miles, and Dr. Lauren Williams; one great grandson, Brandon Williams; one great granddaughter, Dasia Williams; a host of friends and family. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, December 8, 2014 at Queen Street Baptist Church, 413 Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Published by Daily Press on Dec. 6, 2014.
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To Cora's family and friends: I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Jen

December 31, 2014

My sincerest condolences to all of you. Sister Williams was a great Woman of God. I will always remember our times of glorifying God!! May God Bless you. Peace and Blessings. [email protected]

William Moore

December 26, 2014

To Marilene,Annie,Jasper,Robert and Family, There is no greater love than a mother's love and Mrs. Williams loved you all so much. I express my deepest sympathy for you and may God continue to sustain you through this most difficult time. Peace be with you.

Former neighbor and friend, Diana Vann Hill and Denise Vann

December 9, 2014

I extend my sincere condolences to the Williams family in regards to the loss of your Mother. She was a very sweet person. May God provide the family and friends of Mrs. Cora
Ann Flowers Williams the strength that they need during their time of bereavement.

Sherlock Bruce

December 9, 2014

I send my sincere condolences to the family in the lost of your Mother. Her demeanor was always the same when ever I saw her. She has moved on to receive her reward that is waiting for her in Heaven. May God provide the family a friends of Mrs. Cora Ann Flowers Williams the strength that the need during time of bereavement. Still love "ALL" you!

Sherlock Bruce

December 8, 2014

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

T Griffin

December 8, 2014

Family of Mrs. Cora Williams

My deepest empathy/sympathy I extend to you. Your Beloved Mother (and Father too), opened their ears, hearts, and home to me. I was more than a family friend, I became "family".

These endeared memories will always remain in my heart. May our Heavenly Father strenghten, and comfort you, with His peace beyond understanding during this transition period.

My Love To All,
H.W.

Honey Weaver

December 8, 2014

Condolences to the family. your mom had a warm heart and always a bright smile. She always had wisdom for me whenever she saw me and a blessing when she kept my sons.God's angel leading the way for so many. Keep you in prayer. She is still smiling.
Janice Williams& family, Yorktown Va

December 8, 2014

We give our whole hearted condolences to the family. Your mother was a blessing to her community.

Javon & Sarah Williams

December 8, 2014

It was with great sadness that I learned of Mrs. Williams passing; please accept our heartfelt condolences. Shaun and Angela Stroble.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4

Shaun Stroble

December 8, 2014

Family of Mrs. Cora William

My deepest empathy/sympathy I extend to you. Your Beloved Mother (and Father too), opened their ears, hearts, and home to me. I was more than a family friend, I became "family".

These endeared memories will always remain in my heart. May our Heavenly Father strenghten, and comfort you, with His peace beyond understanding during this transition period.

My Love To All,
H.W.

Honey Weaver

December 8, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 6, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

December 6, 2014

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