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Abigail Williams Obituary
East Bend- Mrs. Abigail Carter Williams, 70, of Rockett Road passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1943 in Yadkin County to Ralph Monroe and Edith Davis Carter. Mrs. Williams worked for over 30 years with Yadkin County Schools as a Teacher Assistant and Bus Driver for Fall Creek Elementary School.
She grew up attending Mt. Carmel Friends Meeting, and after marriage became a member of Union Cross Friends Meeting, where she served the church faithfully as a Sunday School Teacher, working with the Youth, helping with Special Events, and she enjoyed singing with the Adult Choir. Mrs. Williams was also a member of the East Bend Senior Center Senior Chorus. She loved the outdoors, whether she was working with her flowers in her yard, or decorating her house for special holidays or occasions. Mrs. Williams was a loving, devoted, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved her family and cherished the time she could spend with each of them, especially any activity that her grandchildren where involved in.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Monroe Carter; an infant sister, Nora Jan Carter; a sister, Bonnie Carter Brown; and her brothers-in-law, Junior Williams and wife, Nelda; and Jim Williams. Surviving are her devoted husband of 51 years, Howard "Squash" Williams, of the home; her children, Penny Williams Hennings, and husband, Barry, East Bend; Mickey Monroe Williams and wife, Lisa of Yadkinville; grandchildren, Lauren Williams, Lindsey Williams, Barrett Hennings, R. Parkley Hennings; her mother, Edith Davis Carter, of East Bend; sisters, Wilda Carter Lucas, and husband, Bobby, Dena Carter Todd, and husband, Stanley; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sue Williams, Billy and Carol Williams, Max and Carolyn Williams, Harold and Nancy Williams; James "Jim" Brown and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Her funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday at Union Cross Friends Meeting by Rev. Robin Dixon and Rev. Nelson Puffenbarger. She will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Union Cross Friends Meeting, Union Cross Church Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055.
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Memories and Condolences
for Abigail Williams
Mark Davis
October 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your families during this time of loss. May her memory be eternal.
Tabitha Cousart
October 24, 2013
I remember having Mrs. Williams as one of my teachers in kindergarten and how much I liked her as a student. Years later as I became an adult and would run in to her from time to time, I would always think to myself what a wonderful, genuine person she was and how she continued to make me smile the same way as I used to as a child. Ava and I will keep Mrs. Williams and her family in our prayers. Tabitha & Ava Cousart
October 24, 2013
Penny & family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a beautiful and sweet lady. May God give you peace.
Sandra Chamberlain Boswell
Crouse Family
October 23, 2013
Dear Williams family,
Abby was such a beautiful lady inside and out with a tender heart. Her life made an impact on all who knew her. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and is living with him now. I'm so going to miss singing beside her in the choir at church. Family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all.
mary "kim" matthews
October 22, 2013
Penny and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very memorable and kind person. You were very blessed to have her as your mother.
Deanna/Keith/Kay Murphy
October 21, 2013
Growing up in the area takes us back to when we were all like family on that road and at school. Your mother was so sweet and loved by all. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Tracy Matthews
October 21, 2013
Squash, Penny, Barry, Mickey, Lisa, and kids,
We are sorry for the loss of Abby, what a special lady. For anyone who knew her they loved her inside and out. She will truly be missed, but what fond memories you have to cherish. Hold on to them in the days ahead. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Keith, Tracy and Cole Matthews
October 21, 2013
Dear Squash an family we were sorry to hear about Abbys passing.You an you family are in our prays. She was an will aways be a special person an will be missed dearly From Gary an Trish shaver an family God be with you all an all our love.
October 21, 2013
Mickey, Squash and Family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss. We will keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim, Michelle, Nicole and Nathan Turner
Scott, Martha, Travis & Shannon Holden
October 20, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss. Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Abigail was a very sweet & beautiful lady with a beautiful smile. I will miss seeing her at the ballgames. May God comfort you during this time. Love & prayers,
Kelly Ghassemian
October 20, 2013
Dear Mickey, Lisa and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know you have many happy memories and those will comfort you in days to come. Keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Morad and Kelly McKone Ghassemian
Nolaine Love
October 20, 2013
Howard, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family
Darrell, Denise Williams
October 20, 2013
You've touched so many Young Lives in the Yadkin County area. You will be sadly missed as You have always been a Beacon Of LIGHT in this Community. May the Angels Hold You Gently and Lovingly as you continue to do Your work on the Other side.
Tim and Debbie matthews
October 19, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
TraceyFloyd Hopkins
October 19, 2013
I have known Mrs.Abigail Williams since I was a little girl when she drove the school bus i rode to Fall Creek.Throughout the years I have run into her at various sports events.Mrs.Abigail always had a smile on her face and always had kind words to say.She never forgot a face or a name and was always so personable and she always acted as if she didnt have a problem in the world.She will be greatly missed.To the Williams family I will definately keep you all in my prayers
Angela Walski
October 19, 2013
I send my deepest sympathy to the Williams Family!! Mrs. Williams ws with both of my children at Fall Creek!! She pulled one of the boys first Teeth At school. Went to church with her at Union Cross for some time!! I know you will miss her dearly!! God gained another Angel!!!
Sylvia Russell
October 19, 2013
I went to high school with Abigail and was a wonderful girl She was so nice and pleasant to be around. I'm only sorry I didn't keep up with her after graduation. God bless all her family and people who loved her. Heaven will be a wonderful place with her in it. Sincerly Sylvia West Russell
Jannie Goins
October 19, 2013
Sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy.
Junior and Jannie Goins
Jerry and Ann Hutchhens
October 19, 2013
I just wanted to tell you that Abby was a wonderful lady, and I am sure she is an angel in Heaven. I know you will miss her , but I know she is in a good place. I lost my sister a week ago with cancer, and today I know her and Abby are getting to know each other. Squash, you and your family are in our prayers
Henry Atkins
October 19, 2013
So sorry for the loss. Lots of memories....
rebecca spicer
October 19, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
October 19, 2013
To Abigail's family, my heart and prayers are with you at this time. I was a cheerleader with her in high school and loved her dearly. She was always so sweet and honest. I know how much you will miss her. I'm so sorry. Judy Venable Revels
Judy Brown
October 19, 2013
To all the family, your mother was a wonderful woman to all that see came in contact with. Always a smile one never forgets. Abby was Aarons first teacher along with Kathy that always made him feel good about school. I remember her making me feel welcomed to the church when I first went to Union Cross Church.(fourty years ago). You are in my prayers.God Bless you all
Norma Goins
October 19, 2013
Mrs. Williams was a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful woman. All who knew her will greatly miss her.
Sarah Williams Hedrick
October 19, 2013
Dear Williams Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss in this time. Mrs. Williams was a great lady and loved by so many. She will be dearly missed by all. Many prayers and lots of love!!! God bless
Gina Hutchens
October 19, 2013
Squash, Penny & Barry, Mickey & Lisa,& Families,
Abby was a dear sweet special lady. I am proud to know she considered me her friend. She took such good care of so many students at Fall Creek school (mine included.) She as you know was known as the FC tooth puller, the kids always trusted Mrs. Williams- quess it was just her special touch.
When I started working at Fall Creek she made me feel so welcome. We were a great big happy family there and she was a big reason that we all felt that way. She always like to have fun but get the job done.
Abby surely loved her Grandkids and was proud of each and everyone of them, and will continue to watch over you all.
May the lord wrap his arms around all of you in the coming days and comfort each of you during this time loss.
I am thankful to have known her.
Love to you all.
Wannitta Brown
October 19, 2013
Will not forget Abby's goodness. So sorry for your loss.
David Church
October 19, 2013
Mickey Williams, Sorry to hear of your loss. Mothers are hard to give up but I guess God has the need for her now.Take care and if I can do anything for you, please let ,me know.
Randall Hinshaw
October 19, 2013
Squash,Penny & Mickey,
I was deeply saddened when I received the news of Abby's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Abby was one of the kindest and sweetest ladies I have ever known. She was my bus driver all through elementary school at Fall Creek,
and was always on the sideline cheering me and Mickey on, all the years we played baseball together. May God wrap his loving arms around you, and give you strength as you navigate through this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Randall, Michelle & Briana Hinshaw
Debbie Sale
October 19, 2013
May God bring you peace and comfort during this troubling time. Abby has been a special person in my life for many years. She taught me a lot in our time at Fall Creek. I know that Barbara, Porter and Paula welcomed her home with great big hugs. What a special lady! God Bless you all.
Myra Smith
October 19, 2013
May God wrap his precious arms around all of you and bring you peace and comfort. Another special lady is now in heaven, singing in the choir!
God Bless Each Of You
Chuck & Myra Smith
Bonnie (Martin) Godsey
October 18, 2013
To the family: I am a childhood neighbor of the Carter family. Bonnie was my age and Abigail a year or so younger. She was always so beautiful - I can still see her smile and her beautiful blonde hair. We played on Newton Street where they lived, and I lived nearby on Ogburn Ave. I only have one sister, Sharon, who is almost 12 yrs younger, and no brothers. I have always wondered where the Carters went when they moved away. I believe that our family moved to a new house on Arita Circle in May of 1959, and I cannot remember whether they were still there or if they had moved out first. I have some very special memories w/the Carter girls - we had a little trail that ran from their back yard over to our house. The Huls family lived on the corner of Ogburn and Newton and Terry, the Carters and I played together. Sweet memories never fade. May you all be comforted by God's enduring love, beautiful memories and the love of friends. Sincerely,
Donna Bowman Ulrich
October 18, 2013
Mickey and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Your Mother was truly a special lady. She was the kindest teacher, made children feel that they were important and she always had a great smile.
Lynn Graham Winters
October 18, 2013
Dear Williams Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Abby. She was such a wonderful lady. I did so enjoy knowing her when I taught at Fall Creek. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Graham Winters
Stephen Cave
October 18, 2013
sorry for your loss
Andy Mathis
October 18, 2013
Squash, Mickey, & Family:
We send our deepest sympathies and prayers during this time.
Psalm 23
Calvin & Vicky Dudley
October 18, 2013
Dear Family,
There is no words to ease your pain. Please know that we love each of you and feel blessed to have been a part of her life. Special prayers for each of you in the days ahead.
October 18, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. It was such a shock to learn of Abigail's passing. I haven't seen her in years but I have very fond memories of our childhood. Especially spending a week at Bill and Maude Gough's one summer. Your entire family is in my prayers. Judy Carter Briggs
October 18, 2013
Squash,Penny & Mickey
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a sweet lady and we enjoyed getting to know her during all of the ballgames. You and the family will be in our prayers.
Billy, Teresa and Ashley Matthews
Terri Vestal
October 18, 2013
I am deeply sorry for your lost Abby was a very special lady , may God hold you in his arms during this hard time.
Lisa Speer
October 18, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Williams. She was my husband's teacher as well as my oldest daughter's at Fall Creek. She was always the kindest woman and had such a wonderful way with the children. She will be greatly missed. I will remember the entire family in my prayers.
Edith Morefield
October 18, 2013
I truly sorry to hear of your lost. I remember Abigail from Fall Creek School. She was so kind to her students and their families. I will remember all your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Myra & Keith Hutchens
October 18, 2013
Dearest Penny & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Abby was a very beautiful person both inside & out. She will be greatly missed by all her family & friends. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
BETTY Spillman
October 18, 2013
We are sorry for your loss, Abigail was always
so kind to everyone she met.
DAVID AND Betty Spillman
Beverly York
October 18, 2013
Mickey and Lisa, Penny and Barry. I am so shocked to hear of the passing of your mother. I thought so much of her and we became friends during 4 years of volleyball and basketball. I will certainly miss her as I know you will. May the Lord give each of you peace during this difficult time. Praying for you.
Cindy McMurray
October 18, 2013
Penny and Mickey,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person and I know you'll miss her a great deal. You are in my prayers.
David, Robin, Haley & Erika Sudderth
October 18, 2013
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
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