Catherine WILLIAMS Obituary

SURRY - Catherine Sykes Williams entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.
A native of Southampton County and a residence of Surry, Va., for 23 years.
She was born on July 26, 1939, to the late Richard Branch and Nannie Sykes Branch.
Catherine 'Mel' was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jonathan Anderson and LaNeyseya Overton.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a very devoted friend for 40 years, Dosson Smith; five devoted daughters, Maxine Williams of Smithfield, Angela Overton and Terri Williams of Surry, Crystal Johnson of Emporia and Sharon Parker (Kenneth) of Dendron; two devoted sons, John Williams (Shanita) of Surry and Aaron Brown of Newport News; two brothers, Joe 'Pete' Sykes of Virginia Beach and Henry Sykes of California; a half brother, Thomas 'Bitty Boy' of Murfreesboro, N.C.; 18 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held noon Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. Interment will be in Mt. Ray Cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine WILLIAMS

13 Entries

sharon gordon

January 14, 2010

Angie,
I am sending you my love and condolences across the miles as you grieve at the passing of your mother. But i assure you that God will lift you and take care of you

P. D. Wells, III

January 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rev. & Mrs. P. D. Wells, Jr.

January 14, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

johnette edwards

January 14, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

January 13, 2010

Little Jon Jon and Xzavier,
I was deeply saddened when I learned that your grandmother had passed. Remember the little things grandma did for you and the fun things you did with her. She will always be in your heart.
My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family.
Dr. Joyce H. Baker

Tyson Cherry

January 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family Catherine was a wonderful person.

Sheila Tyler

January 13, 2010

Sharon ,

I am so sorry for your loss...i never got a chance to meet your mother but i'm sure she was a pretty special woman for she raised a really special person as yourself...you and your family are in my prayers...i am here for you if you ever need a friend to lean on...

"It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, yhe smiles and the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help push away the pain and bring the smiles back again."

With Loving Memories

Michelle Stivers

January 13, 2010

John, Angela and Terri,
I am so sorry to learn of Miss Catherine's passing. She was such a sweet lady and will be sorely missed. Please know that you and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Michelle

Scherrell Langhorne

January 13, 2010

Sharon,

Words can't describe how my heart aches for you and your family at this time. I pray that God grant you all the serenity to accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things you can and the wisdom to know the difference. As kids we grew up together and Mary would always call me her "fat baby" and I will never forget the memories. I'm here for you all and whatever or whenever you need me I'm a phone call away. Trust and believe that God knows best and she may not be here physically but she lives on in each and everyone of you all. We Love You All from my family to yours. God is a keeper and ALWAYS there in your time of need. We will continue to pray for you all.
Pernell, Scherrell, PJ, & Bryce Langhorne

Tiera Jones

January 13, 2010

Grandma, I going to miss you so much but even though your presence is no longer here we still have your spirit that continue to live with us everyday...you will truly be missed and know you are in better place...I LOVE YOU GRANDMA!

Love Your Grandaughter, Tiera

Marla Bell

January 13, 2010

Sharon and The Williams family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

With love,

Marla

Ernest & Jackie Pierce-Ruffin

January 13, 2010

Angela,
I want you to know that my husband and I are sadden by the passing of your mother. Your mother was like a part of our family, she was a caregiver for our mother for years. Our prayers will be with you and the rest of the family during our time of lost because your lost is our lost as well. We will miss "Mel" she was such a beautiful person.

S Parker

January 13, 2010

Mom, I will forever miss your loving, caring, gentle spirit. The days without you will be long and the nights will be longer but I am thankful that you are no longer in pain. It hurt me more to see you suffer than it did to say goodbye.....I am grateful God let us borrow one of his Angels for 70 years .He only picks the best for His Kingdom...

Love Always,
Sharon, Kenneth, JayVaun and Jaylen

We miss you Mom, so very much every minute since you went away.

You were the center of our lives
Before your soul passed on;
It’s just so hard for us to believe
That you are really gone.

But we celebrate the life you lived
And all the things you gave us;
Our wonderful memories, Mom, of you
Are the things that will comfort and save us.

Please think of us, as we think of you
With hearts so full of love;
We’re looking up at you, sweet Mom,
As you look at us from above.