Ophelia S. WILLIAMS

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Ophelia WILLIAMS Obituary

POQUOSON - Ophelia Sue Williams, 83, went to be with the angels on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Poquoson, and retired as a custodian with Poquoson Public Schools. She was a member of the Virginia Peninsula Campers Association and the Oldtimers Roller Skating Club. She was an avid bingo player, and loved crocheting.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Earl Williams Sr.; her parents, Elton "Pots" and Laura Topping; a son, Robert "Bobby" Williams; three brothers, Marshall, Vernon, and Bubba Topping; and a sister, Laura Mae Eledge.
She is survived by a son, Earl Williams Jr. (Geneva); two daughters, Linda King (Doug) and Patricia Pigford (Donald); a daughter-in-law, Lesa Williams; a special aunt, Lillian Pelesz; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, and other times at 180 Little Florida Road, Poquoson. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home, by the Rev. Milford C. Rollins. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A 102, Newport News, VA 23606 or the Poquoson Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Ophelia WILLIAMS

10 Entries

April 15, 2010

Earl and Geneva,
My heart goes out to you. Losing a parent is an overwhelming loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the Williams family.
Tony and Amy (McGee) Hurst

Sarah

April 14, 2010

Aunt Sue, what a strong woman of the family to lose but you have been strong for everyone for a very long time! Now you are with your brothers and sisters and Earl Sr and Bobby. Tell Grandpa Bubba I love him and you all will always be with everyone especially when we are sad, making us strong!

LaJuan Insley

April 13, 2010

To the Williams Family, So sorry to hear of Ophelia Sue's passing. Know that she is in a better place. We have a lot of fond memories. Our Love and Prayers to you all.
Thorbon and LaJuan

Terry, George, Stephanie, Jamie, and McKenzie

April 12, 2010

Aunt Sue,

You will be greatly missed by all...You are now at peace..Sorry we did not get to spend more time with you but the times we did were wonderful..We love you and miss you..Tell Mimi and the rest of the family that we all said hello and that we love them...RIP AUNT SUE

Frank & Rosie Valenti

April 11, 2010

I was so very sorry to hear of Ophelia's passing. I have known her all my life and will miss her dearly. Sorry that we cannot be there with family as we are in Florida. Again, our sincere condolences to her entire family.

April 10, 2010

Im so sad for the Williams loss. She was a great friend, wife, mother grandmother and greatgrandmother to my daughter Brittney Black. She will be missed in so many ways. Our Hearts and Prayers go out to the familys on this sad day. Bobby Heather Morrison ( Vernal Utah)

Edie Rose

April 10, 2010

Patty, Geneva and Sandy,
I was sorry to here Mrs. Williams passing. She was such a nice person and I am greatful to be able to know her and Mr. Williams, they also brought smiles to everyones faces, and what smiles they had too. I just know their camping with my grandparents and making plans to go rollerskating.
Love to all of you,

Barb Mazeroski

April 9, 2010

To my southern family~
I will miss Sue as I miss Earl and Bobby! I know she's had difficult times and at peace now, but especially with those who loved her throughout her life. Comfort is in our memories and we have so many!! Mom & Dad are glad to see her~I told her to be making them all fried chicken, butter beans and STINKY PIE! Love you all! I mean Y'ALL! XO

Cathy Gwaltney/Wendland

April 9, 2010

Williams Family,
I am sorry to read about Miss Ophelia's passing. I know she will be missed not only by the family she leaves behind but by many friends as well. She has now been welcomed home with open arms and now with Mr Earl and Bobby once again. May you all find comfort in knowing she is at peace and in God's hands. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Marianne Holton

April 9, 2010

To the Williams family, I am sadded by your loss. I grew up in Poquoson and my parents were so fond of Sue & Earl. I remember them from our camping days. May you find comfort in the memories during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

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