Olivia C. Williams

Olivia C. Williams NORFOLK - Olivia C. Williams, 89, went to be with her Lord Aug. 17, 2009. She had lived in the Norfolk area since 1943 and was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church, formerly known as Broad Creek Village Baptist Church for 59 years. She was a faithful servant to the church having served as a Young Married Adult Sunday school teacher, Sunday School Intermediate Department Director, YWA director and WMU director and participated and supported many church activities. She retired from Norfolk City Public Schools having worked at Lake Taylor High School as an information specialist for 21 years. She was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Berkley Chapter No. 52. Mrs. Williams was born in Alberta, Brunswick County, Virginia on Nov. 27, 1919, and was the daughter of the late George Gregory and Annie M. Callis. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, James Bernard Williams and three sons, W. Randall Williams, James Vernon Williams and George M. Williams Sr. She is survived by one son, D. Wayne Williams and his wife Sandra of Cornelius, N.C.; Ms. Joann Williams of Richmond, Va., former wife of George M. Williams, Mrs. Frances Coleman of Madison Heights, Va., former wife of James Vernon Williams and Mrs. Barbara Henry of Kernersville, N.C., former wife of W. Randall Williams; eight grandchildren, Shannon Reynolds, Laura Sita, Michelle Brady and husband Scott, George M. Williams Jr., Kenneth Williams and wife Laura, Chad Williams and wife Sabrina, Patrick Peebles and wife Loraine, Todd Peebles and wife Angela; 17 great-grandchildren, one niece, Ms. Deborah V. Tanner of Kenbridge, Va.; and many, many friends. She was a very caring and loving person to her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Janice and Eddie Baily for all their kindness and love shown to Olivia and family. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Virginia Heights Baptist Church, 1251 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, with the Rev. Dr. Jerry Vintinner conducting the services. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. The family will receive friend and relatives at the Woodlawn Funeral Home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The family may be reached at the residence in Norfolk. Memorial donations may be made to the Mission Fund at Virginia Heights Baptist Church, 1251 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com.