Portia Elizabeth Williams

WILLIAMS Portia Elizabeth (Segal) Williams, “Liz” died in Washington, DC on September 28, 2006 after a fighting a fierce battle against ovarian cancer. Born on February 19, 1938 in Jacksonville, FL to Mr. & Mrs. Josiah D. Segal, Liz grew up in Riverside and attended Lee High School. She graduated with the first class of the School of Nursing at University of Florida in 1960, where she was also a sister and vice president of Alpha Chi Omega. Later that year, she married Lt. Robert S Williams. Bob and Liz enjoyed the military life, traveling and living in many places overseas and in the US. One of their favorite assignments was Wiesbaden, Germany and it became their home for over 20 years. Liz continued her work as a RNP and furthered her education, receiving her master's degree in counseling. She worked as a school nurse and counselor at both Aukumm and Hainerberg Elementary and Wiesbaden American Middle School. Liz enjoyed a fantastic family, devoted friends, great food, and beautiful music. She is survived by her husband Col. Robert S. Williams (USAF Ret.) of Jacksonville, FL; her daughters and their husbands Terri and Tony Goodin of Makanda, IL; Josi and David Amaral of Charlotte, NC, her grandchildren Portia, Rob, Paul and “Peanut-doodle.” Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, October 10, 2006, in Oaklawn Cemetery of Jacksonville, FL, with Rev. Martha Hubbard officiating. A memorial service will be held in Wiesbaden, Germany at a later date. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com