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Edith Gwendolyn Johnson Williams
Edith Gwendolyn Johnson Williams, 81, of Bedford, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born in Bedford, Virginia on Dec. 20, 1928, a daughter of the late Carey Johnson and Effie Belle Hughes Johnson.
She confessed Christ at an early age at Washington Street Baptist Church. She worked as an LPN with Bedford Memorial Hospital for 35 plus years. She loved spending time with family and friends while cooking and serving them with hospitality.
Edith is survived by her loving husband, Frank A. Williams; five children, Dennis Murphy and his wife, Marionette, Sharon Foxx and her husband, Alfred, Ferris Murphy and his wife, Rita, Georgiann Watts and her husband, Tom, Gwendolyn Lewis and her husband, Robert; her nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother, Clyde Johnson, Sr. and his wife, Hannah.
A celebration of Edith's life will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at Washington Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. H.A. Henderson officiating with burial to follow in the Fairmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford. To send condolences online please visit www.tharp
funeralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540) 586-3443.
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Memories and Condolences
for EDITH WILLIAMS
November 23, 2010
To the Family of Mrs. Edith Williams,
I had the blessed opportunity of knowing your mom all of my life and I know heaven just received one of the most special angels. You are a reflection of your mom in the way your treat people with respect and empathy. Not to mention the way you make each person feel loved. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayerfully yours,
Gerrie Greene,Beltsville,Maryland
November 19, 2010
Gwen and Family: Ms. Edith was a special lady. The memory of her will always be in our hearts. May God's Grace strengthen you during this difficult time. Robin Selden Braxton
Kay Arthur
November 19, 2010
Edith was a very special person. I have many fond memories of her when we both worked night shift at BMH. She always had the most beautiful smile and was willing to help when she could. God has welcomed another Angel to Heaven.
November 19, 2010
We're sorry to hear about your lost. We offer our condolences and will keep you in our prayers. J.C. Bonds and Family, Roanoke, Virginia
Robert & Tammy Williams
November 18, 2010
To Georgia and Family:
I was sad to hear about Ms. Edith. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God Bless.
Michele Plummer
November 18, 2010
Sharon and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 18, 2010
Praise God for Edith's promotion to Heaven. I pray for your family to receive God's grace & peace at this time. Edith used to come to my Bible Study many years ago & I so loved her.
Love, Lois Kennedy
Phyllis Harris
November 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Mrs. Edith was such a lovely lady and a great neighbor!
Doris Saunders Rhodes
November 18, 2010
I am so sorry for your lost and my prayers are with you; "remember earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal".
November 18, 2010
To the Family of Edith Williams,
Our prayers & thoughts are with you in the absence of your loved one. We hope that you will find peace & comfort in your memories of Edith.
Sincerely,
The Greene family
November 17, 2010
We were sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Edith. Gerard and I both offer our condolences to the family.
Gerard and Sandra Payne
Janice Long Grigsby
November 17, 2010
To:Mr.Frank,Dennis,Sharon,Ferris,Georgia,and Gwen: I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. I am so very thankful that I met her and all of your family. Please Hold on To the Memories. I love all of you. A Silent Prayer Was Said, A-Men
Stacie Rose
November 17, 2010
My deepest sympathy to your family. God bless you all.
Stacie Rose
Shelby Selden Read & Family
November 17, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
kim hicks
November 16, 2010
May God bless you all during your time of loss.Mrs.Williams was a very special woman to me.
Dianne and Mike Nichols
November 16, 2010
Our warmest condolences to each of you during this time of loss.
Edith was a warm, well loved Lady..and during her time as LPN..she had such compassion for her patients. God Bless!
chubby Austin
November 16, 2010
Love you guy's,She was a sweet lady.God bless you you all!
Talma Mills
November 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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