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Barbara Scurry-Williams Obituary

Barbara Scurry-Williams of Ewing Township, NJ died Saturday April 4, 2020 at Capital Health Hopewell Hospital. Born in Trenton, NJ, she was raised in Hightstown, NJ and resided in the Trenton-Ewing area since 1961. She graduated from Hightstown High School and the Barbering School of New York. Barbara retired in 1999 from First Union Bank after 35 years of service. She was a member of St. John’s Baptist Church, the Senior Usher Board and a past member of St. John’s CDC of Ewing. She enjoyed traveling – domestic/international, watching sporting events, going to Atlantic City, sewing and spending quality time with family and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Hollie and Luchious Werts Scurry, a brother Hollie Scurry Jr. Barbara is survived by her husband Norman Williams; daughter Tammy C. Wilson of Trenton, NJ, a grandson Howard (HJ) Jones; sister-in-laws Elizabeth Faber Scurry and Geraldline Stevens of Ewing, NJ; a special cousin Brenda Duggins of NY; goddaughters Barbara Meraz of Quakertown, PA and Dawn Reaves of Willingboro, NJ; stepchildren Norma, Norman Jr., Cynthia and Jason, and a host of relatives, church family and great friends. Services are private. Arrangements are by the Hughes Funeral Home. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made the American Kidney Fund.
Published by The Trentonian from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2020.

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Bess Gunnell

April 4, 2025

I miss Barbara who loved life. She was a fixture in the lives of all who knew her. Her untimely death was GOD'S calling from labor to rest/reward. Rest in PEACE!!
Peace and blessings to the Scurry-Williams family.
Peace and blessings to the Williams family.

Bess Gunnell

April 4, 2024

GOD'S grace and mercy has no measure;
May GOD'S endless blessings light up the bereaved lives today and forever.

Bess Gunnell

April 6, 2023

I have known Barbara since I was a young teenager in Hightstown. She was admired from afar by the teenie boppers. She was stylish and the only one in her age group with a car. Always had a pleasant smile. Barbara will always hold a place in our hearts.

Bess Gunnell

April 4, 2021

While driving and passing Barbara's street--i recollect so many relevant memories and times. Thats when I miss her the most--knowing that she no longer lives at that address. So I say out loud or in my mind "God rest her Soul"
Blessings to husband, family and friends ❤

Harold White

April 16, 2020

May the Williams Family except may deepest condolences.

Theresa Phillips

April 15, 2020

This was really a shock! We had just seen each other at a birthday party. Whenever we seen each other she always had that beautiful, friendly smile. Norman keeping you and your family in our prayers. Rest in peace Barb.

NADINE BURRELL

April 12, 2020

What a shock to hear of Barbs passing will hold all of the family in prayer. She was a one of a kind person.

brenda smith

April 12, 2020

So Sorry to hear of Barbara's passing we grew up together in Hightstown she always had a great spirit may the Lord give you peace and comfort

Sincerely Brenda t smith Allentown n j

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Rosie Jackson

April 11, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosie Jackson
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Rosie Jackson

April 11, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bess and Dickie Gunnell

April 11, 2020

Right this minute, I'm thinking of Barbara, thinking of her health challenges and admiring her strength.
May GOD rest her soul! With deepest sympathies and love.

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