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Laura Williams Obituary

STATESBORO, Ga. -- Laura Lee Williams, age 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at Ogeechee Health and Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Williams worked as a seamstress in the clothing manufacturing industry in Pembroke and was a longtime member of Red Hill Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Kelly Williams; her son, Jimmy Williams; her granddaughter, Debra Lee Jenkins; her grandson, Danny Williams; her great-grandson, Cale Jesse "C.J." Butler; and son-in-law, Jack Bell.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her two sons, C.J. Williams (Yvonne) of Nevils and Jesse Williams (Marsha) of St. Marys; her daughter, Thetis Bell of Brooklet; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, from 9-11 a.m. at Red Hill Primitive Baptist Church.
The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. at Red Hill Primitive Baptist Church on Friday, September 6, with Elder Jack Anderson and the Rev. Joe Eason officiating.
Pallbearers will be great-grandsons, Rusty Williams, Drew Williams, Barry Williams, Tyler Bell, Allen Jenkins, Wynn Howard and Christopher Quinn.
Burial will be in Red Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, GA 30459.
Please visit Mrs. Williams everlasting memorial at hodgesmoore.com to share your thoughts and remembrances with the Williams family.
Hodges-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Statesboro Herald, September 6, 2013
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Published by Statesboro Herald from Sep. 5 to Sep. 13, 2013.

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Lester & Gloria Crosby & Family

September 8, 2013

CJ And Family...you and ur family are in my thoughts & prayers.

Oleta Kicklighter Robertson

September 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I have known Mrs. Laura all my life. She was the sweetest lady, always had a sweet smile and always dressed so pretty. She will be missed.

The Family of Leemore and Helen Strickland

September 6, 2013

We are so very sorry to hear of Miss Laura Lee's passing. She was such a sweet person. God be with you all at this time. Our prayers are with you.

September 5, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Danny F. Lanier

Era Cay Joyner

September 5, 2013

I have known Mrs. Laura Lee all my life. she was a very sweet lady. she was my neighbor for all those years and a good friend to my parents i know they will be rejoicing in heaven to have such a good friend there.

Jane (Janie Williams) Channell

September 5, 2013

To the Williams Family: May God comfort you and give you strength at this time of sadness. I shall always remember the kindnesses shown by your family to my mothet Eva Williams Edmunfs. May God give you a sense of joyfulness in celebrating the full life of 97 years

Penny Coffey

September 5, 2013

Grandma Laura Lee, what an absolutely wonderful lady. I thank God I had to privilege to have known you for so long. I know you are smiling in heaven right now...To your family my heart and prayers are with you all. Love Penny

Cheryl Smallwood

September 5, 2013

Donna,CJ,Von & Family,
97 wow! What a wonderful life...my prayers go out to you all!

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