Bonita Williams

Bonita A. Williams AVON - Bonita Austin Williams, 79, passed away at her residence in Avon, N.C., on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. A native of Avon, she was the daughter of the late William J. Austin and the late Rachel Jennette Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas Williams III. Mrs. Williams will be remembered for her love of being outside and meeting people especially at the store in Avon that she co-owned with her husband, Charles. She was well known for her cooking skills and loved being surrounded by family and friends. She was an active member of St. Johns United Methodist Church and held offices in the Eastern Star. Mrs. Williams is survived by her three children: sons, Charles Williams IV and wife Bonnie, Michael Williams, both of Avon; a daughter, Annette O'Neal and husband Kyle of Frisco, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Hannah Dunavant, Matthew Williams, Keith Williams, Andrew Williams, Kate Williams, Dustin Peele, Warren O'Neal, Lindsay O'Neal; and seven great- grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Faye Cartwright and husband Montell of Port Charlotte, Fla. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at St. Johns United Methodist Church in Avon with the Rev. Roger Dill officiating. Visitation will be the night before from 6 to 8 p.m. also at the church. According to her wishes, Mrs. Williams will be interred alongside her husband and parents in the family cemetery, immediately following the funeral service, in Avon. In addition to flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Johns United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 129, Avon, NC 27915 in memory of Mrs. Bonita A. Williams. Twiford Funeral Homes Island Chapel, Hatteras, N.C., is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.