Patricia A. Williams

Patricia A. (Patsy) Williams, 72, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Pasty, as she was affectionately called, was the oldest child of the late Howard G. and Viola M. Hylton. She attended Carver School after which she received her degree as a licensed practical nurse from Burrell Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va. Patricia was a faithful member of Loudon Avenue Christian Church where she served on the Usher Board. Pasty was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clarence A. Williams; brother, Howard S. Hylton (Bubba); sister, Carolyn L. Phelps. She is survived by her two sons, L. Clinton Williams (Angela), of San Antonio, Texas, and Mark D. Williams (Shelia), of Richmond, Va.; devoted daughter, Beverly Lynn Smith (Robin); grandchildren, Bridget Johnson (Joseph), Mark Williams (Kim), Patricia Merchant (Jerry), Benjamin Roland, John Roland, Natasha House (Brandon), Bryan D. Williams, Christopher M. Williams, Nicholas Williams (Tammy), Vincent H. Williams, LaTangela Rivers, Alexandra Williams, Gabrielle Smith and Aliyah Williams; greatgrandchildren; brother, Michael G. Hylton (Barbara); aunts, Dorothy Hippard and Virginia Vaughn, both of Roanoke; brother-in-law, Eugene Phelps of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Gladys Moore, of Philadelphia, Pa.; devoted cousin, Janice Webb, which she considered her sister; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Monday, August 31, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Bill Lee officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 30, 2009, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis. The interment will be in the Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call on Sunday afternoon for viewing. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.