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Lois MURPHY Obituary
Daughter of the late Ruby Carrie Hannah and Charles Emmett Williams Sr. of Avery, Ga., she spent much of her life in Hampton and Newport News.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Edris Chase and Patricia Williams; and two brothers, Charles and Bill Williams.
"Molly" is survived by her son, Eric C. Smith; her sister, Jackie Cameron of Augusta, Ga.; her brother, James Williams Sr. of Summerville, S.C.; three granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, Newport News, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.altmeyer.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Opal Acord
September 8, 2010
We will miss you Molly. Much love. Mrs. Opal Acord (mother of Peggy and grandmother of Michelle Lamb)
Michelle Lamb
September 8, 2010
Molly taught me it was o.k. to stick up for yourself. She was such a strong woman and yet she loved you with her whole heart. Much of my youth was spent at her home and those years gave me many happy memories. Much love to everyone who will miss her, Michelle Hope Lamb
Angela Lothry
September 6, 2010
Eric, So sorry to hear about Aunt Molly. I will send my email address and we can keep in touch. Will be praying for both you and Debbie. Take care, Love Angela (Williams) Lothry. [email protected]
September 6, 2010
Eric,Truly sorry to hear of your loss.I know you thought the world of her and she will be truly misse
d.Best wishes and God bless.
Respectfully,John Haislip
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