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Reathia WILLIAMS Obituary
She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point. Reathia retired from Naval Weapon Station in 1987, after 36 years of service. She was an exceptional lady, who exemplified strength and courage for all of us, who had the privilege of being her friend and she will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ruby Belvin; brothers, Robert, Oscar Jr., and Warren Belvin; and sisters, Hattie Jenkins and Marian Dalton.
Reathia is survived by her husband, Floyd Williams; sisters, Jenny Chapman of Norfolk, and Hazel Trevilian of Gloucester; and many other nieces, nephews and god children.
Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Stephen Young and the Rev. Linwood Daniel, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, at Bethany United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5:30 p.m. today, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.
In Reathia's memory, contributions may be given to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice Unit, P.O. Box 1130, Gloucester, VA 23061; or Bethany United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 527, Gloucester Point, VA 23062. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kenny & Beth Richardson
June 24, 2010
To the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
June 20, 2010
Reathia was a member of the Lacey Martin Fellowship Class. She was a dear friend and always made me laugh. I will miss her but I know she will be a whole person and not in pain. God loves you Reathia and so do I. Hugs
June 20, 2010
We extend our deepest sympathy to Reathia's family. Good friends for a long time we remember those days at Achilles. We send our love.
Marvin and Jean H. Brown
June 20, 2010
I was really sad to hear about Reathia passing away.
I have known her for many years. and remember her playing basketball in school. She was a great player.
She was so pretty.
My deepest smypathy goes out to her love ones.
May God grant you the peace and comfort that you need in this sad time.
Sincerely,
Peggy Williams Douglas
Hayes, Va
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June 20, 2010
In loving Memory of a wonderful Aunt & a very Special Lady. I will miss you and our times spent together. Rest pretty lady.
Eva
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