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Ruth Naomi Williams

1935 - 2019

Ruth Naomi Williams obituary, 1935-2019, Watkinsville, GA

BORN

1935

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - West

1211 Jimmy Daniel Road

Watkinsville, Georgia

Ruth Williams Obituary

1935 - 2019 Ruth Naomi Williams, 84, died August 30, 2019.

A native of Athens, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Virginia Bramblett and Roy Nelms.

Mrs. Williams retired in 1998 from the University of Georgia after twenty-eight years. She was an avid UGA Football fan and volunteered at the State Garden Club of Georgia house at the Athens Botanical Gardens. Mrs. Williams was an active member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church for forty-three years. She taught Sunday School for many years and served in many other capacities at the Church.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST with Revs. Bill Ricketts and Doug Nix officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Survivors include her husband of sixty-seven years, Jimmy Williams; son, Ricky Williams; sister, Evelyn Tucker; two grandsons, Travis Williams and Brooks Williams; one great grandson, Gavin Williams; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth England, Terry England, Johnny Tucker, Randy Chandler, Dennis Picano and Kevin Brooks.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Encompass Hospice for their care and sincere concern.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Sep. 1, 2019.
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Feel blessed to have worked with Mrs. Naomi at the UGA Extension Service. She was a True Southern Lady that my wife and I had great respect. Naomi was such a positive person.

Bobby Bowen

September 1, 2019

Naomi was a dear person and she will be missed. I know she is happy in Heaven with Jesus. Our prayers are with Jimmy. June and the AHS class

June Burkes

September 1, 2019

I was lucky to work with Naomi at the Extension Service for many years. She was such a lovely lady and I am saddened to hear of her passing. Prayers of peace and comfort to all her family and friends. She was truly one of a kind.

Sandy MacKay

September 1, 2019

Im so sorry to hear this, but I'm happy Naomi has moved on to a better place and no longer struggles on this earth.

Andy Maupin

August 31, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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