Eliza Bell Williams

WILLIAMS, Eliza Bell Age 89 of Watertown. November 20, 2009. Daughter of the late William Haskell and Mary Annie Netherton Oakley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hall Williams in 1983; her sisters, Willie Mai Oakley, Nancy Raynes and Frances Jernigan; brothers, Henry Jordan, T.F. and Johnnie Howard Oakley; son-in-law, Bobby Sorrell. She attended Watertown schools and worked for W.E. Stephens Mgf, Hartmann Luggage and the Alexandria Garment Co. She was a caregiver and baby sitter in the community for many years and was referred to as the Poet Laureate of Watertown and had many of her poems published in the local newspapers. Eliza Bell is survived by her daughters, Annie Ray Sorrell of Watertown, Dot (William) Norton of Lebanon and Kay (Carl) Russell of Watertown; grandchildren, Chris (Dori) Sorrell, Keith (Tamera) Sorrell, Ann (Bill) Parrott, Billy (Christy) Norton and Kathy (Greg) Allison; great grandchildren, Chesley and Taylor Sorrell, Wendy and Cameron Sorrell, Amanda, Crystal and Melissa Hunter, Ashley and Allison Bogle, Cole, Hailey and Emily Parrott, Savannah and Will Norton, Brandon and Brittni Allison; great great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Kaylin; sister-in-law, Geraldine Oakley; many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Services 2 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Round Lick Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Mayle and Carl Russell officiating. Interment at Poplar Hill Cemetery. Visitation 10 a.m. til 8 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home and prior to services on Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Round Lick Baptist Church or the church or charity of your choice. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, Watertown, (615) 237-9318