Photo courtesy of Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Roanoke
May 31, 1931 - Aug 11, 2025
Mrs.Williams was one of my teachers at Meadows Of Dan Elem. She took her whole class on a bus for a field trip by herself. She even made a homemade cake.It came a storm and we all got soaked and had the best time of it. I'm glad she lived a long life and got to make memories with her family. My condolences to her family.
Amanda Hill
August 19, 2025 | Student
I'm sure Edna Ann will be truly missed by all those who knew and loved her. I remember her as a bright and happy young lady who lit up all the dull corners of Meadows of Dan High School. I felt honored just to be in her presence and share a few laughs. I was privileged to run into her again a few years ago at Jane's Cafe while on a trip to visit the area. It was wonderful to see her and remember old times. May God richly bless and comfort her family and friends at this time and fill your...
Edith Chandler
August 19, 2025 | DANVILLE, VA | Acquaintance
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Serenity Funeral Home
August 18, 2025 | Roanoke, VA
Edna Ann Shelor Williams died August 11, 2025 at the age of 94 at her home in Roanoke, VA. She was born May 31,1931 at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC, the third of seven children of the late Eloise and Posey Shelor of Meadows of Dan, VA. Her siblings were the late Glenn D. Shelor, Nancy S. Wynn, Susan E. Shelor, Joseph B. Shelor, Morgan L. Shelor, and Alice S. Caldwell.
After graduating from high school, she attended Mars Hill College. Then from March of 1951 to August of 1954 she served in the US Air Force. After her honorable discharge she began studies at Radford University from which she received a degree in elementary education. She taught 3rd through 6th grade for the Roanoke City Public Schools and the Town of Stuart Public Schools, from which she retired in June of 1990.
Edna Ann is survived by her son, Rick Williams of Roanoke, VA, her granddaughter Emily Williams of Richmond, VA, her granddaughter Abigail Furry and Abigail’s husband Luke Furry (who she claimed as her grandson) of Salem, VA, and by numerous nephews and nieces.
Memorial Service will be held at 11am, September 6, at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service
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