Glenda Williams Obituary

Glenda F. Williams VIRGINIA BEACH - Glenda Carolyn Feazel Williams, 76, peacefully went to be with her maker Jan. 6, 2011. Glenda was born in DeKalb, Texas Jan. 7, 1934 to the late Woodrow Wilson and Alberta Beler Feazel. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Thomas Smith Williams Jr. of Virginia Beach; her brother, William Lee Feazel of Virginia Beach; her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Lee Williams and Philip Reid Birk of Wilmington, Del.; her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Smith III and Lori Tiedemann Williams of Glen Allen, Va.; and her grandchildren, Kelly Nicole Williams and Philip Lee and Katherine Anna Birk. Glenda graduated from Maury High School in 1952 and attended the "Division," now Old Dominion University. She was a sister in P.E.O. Chapter AN and an ODU sorority, which became Pi Beta Phi, an ordained Presbyterian elder, a church school teacher, and a former president of the Knox Presbyterian Women and the Suburban Junior Woman's Club. Glenda was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church, the Suburban Woman's Club, and the Thoroughgood Garden Club. She was an avid fisherman who spent endless hours surf fishing in Kitty Hawk, N.C. As a very talented craftsperson, Glenda was affectionately known as the "Chrismon Lady" and as the "Flower Lady." Glenda loved to see and experience the world. She and Tom traveled and cruised all over the U.S. and many other countries. After 35 years as a loving homemaker, Glenda served in continuing education in the College of Sciences at ODU. Having raised two Hokies, while married to another for 54 years, Glenda was an avid Tech fan. A memorial service to celebrate Glenda's life will be held Sunday, Jan. 9, at 2:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Colonial Avenue at 37th Street in Norfolk. The Rev. Ronald Blade will officiate. A reception at the church will follow. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church, 427 W. 37th St., Norfolk, VA 23508. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 8, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Glenda Williams

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Greg and Vicki Johnson

January 8, 2011

We will always remember the fun times we have spent with Glenda, Tom and their family at Virginia Tech games. She was a joy to be around. We will miss her!

Priscilla Ahrens

January 8, 2011

Sharon, Tommy, Mr. Williams and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Williams will always have a very special place in my childhood memories. She was definitely the coolest Mom on the block. And she was so talented. I still have and use the beautiful eggshell Christmas ornaments that she made and so generously gave to me. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Knepper

January 8, 2011

The picture that will be etched in my mind forever is Glenda & Tom hosting about 20 college kids from Va Tech on vacation at Nags Head. Despite the task of feeding all of us, she not only showed true southern hospitality, but a truly youthful spirit. And that is something that never seemed to tire, and I always appreciated and admired that quality.

She'll be missed by many

A.J. & Liz Misiti

January 8, 2011

From A.J. Misiti - Mr. Williams, Tom and Sharon, I deeply regret that I cannot make it in from Cincinnati to pay my respects to your lovely wife and mother. I will never forget her generosity or hospitality during my visits to your home, or her bright greeen homemade sweet pickles!

Tom and Sharon - Your mother's beautiful spirit was passed to both of you, two special people who were more than "college budiies" to your friends. You genuinely cared and went out of your way for your friends at an age and in an environment when and where most were patently self-centered. Of course, you still do this for all around you - what a beuatiful legacy of your mother's!

Please know that our prayers are with your mother as she enters heaven and with you and your family as you adjust to life going forward. May God continue to bless you and keep you as His own.

Thomas & Dawn Bottoni

January 8, 2011

Our condolences go out to the extended family. We will miss her beaming smile and the warmth she brought to family gatherings. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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