Margarette Williams

WILLIAMS, Margarette-age 68 passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2013 at St. John Vanney Church 2415 Bagley St. Flint, MI 48504. Father Tom Firestone officiating. The final resting place for Ms. Williams will be River Rest Cemetery. There will be no public viewing. Calling hours are 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Serenity Funeral Chapel.

Margarette Williams was born December 17, 1945 in Helena, Arkansas the daughter of Frank Mancel and Carrie Taylor (Gates). Ms. Williams was baptized at St. Cyprian Catholic Church, she confessed her faith in Jesus Christ and raised her children in the faith. Margarette attended several universities and was known for her intelligence and aptitude for higher learning. She was employed by AT&T Communications and Consumers Power. Margarette was a beautiful woman with an equally beautiful spirit. She loved her family, music and doted on her grandchildren. Everyone loved and admired Margarette. She loved fashion and exuded class, sophistication and a natural serenity.

Ms. Williams leaves to cherish her memory: son, Craig Williams of Austin, TX; daughters, Tonietta Martin of Austin, TX and Renae Martin of Flint, MI; grandchildren, Kristopher Jameson, Teighlor Jameson; sisters, Earlene Underwood of Flint, MI, Ruthie Taylor of Little Rock, Arkansas; brothers, Johnnie Earl (Marva) Taylor of Atlanta, GA., Harold (Pat Ann) Taylor of Atlanta, GA., Gil Taylor of Milwaukee, WI., Alfonso Green of La Jolla, CA. Troy Boyce of Little Rock, AR., Rufus Boyce of Atlanta, GA.; nieces, Brenda (Leroy) Purifoy Flint, MI., Natasha (Garren), Roshanna, Stacy Taylor, Kentavia Boyce, India Taylor; nephews, Milo, Karrie, Brian, Gilbert and Nicholas Taylor; uncles, Early Taylor of Memphis, TN, Lonnie Taylor of Chicago, IL; a host of other relatives and friends.

Ms.Williams was preceded in death by: grandparents, Ruffus and Maggie Brown-Taylor; brothers, Eugene "Lil Bud" Williams, Carl Williams-Boyce; 6 aunts, including special aunt, Annie Pearl Taylor; 3 uncles.

The family would like to express special thanks to: everyone who has expressed their condolences, to all members of our family with calls, cards, emails and expressions of love in behalf of our beloved mother- THANK YOU!