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Roberta Williams Obituary

Williams Roberta G. Williams, completed her journey on earth Thursday, October 31, 2013. Born April 16, 1931, she was a very special woman, and a retiree from the State of Ohio. Roberta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, and was a lifetime member of the African Violet Society. Preceded in death by her parents Simon and Helen J. Stewart, and husband Jack A. Williams Sr. Roberta leaves to cherish her memory her children, Jack A. (Cheri) Williams Jr., Helen M. (Larry) Powell, Cecilia (Dennis) Winkfield, Douglas Williams, Simon Williams, Stephanie (Derrick) Turner, and Sonya Williams; her loving sister, Madeline (Robert) Walker; and brother, Rudolph Oliver Stewart. There were many special people that came into Roberta's life, including a special grandson, Jamar Williams; grandchildren, Cecilia Havener, Roberta Garner, Mandel Williams, Monique Hall, Deann Williams, David Williams, Ashley Poole, and Derrick Turner Jr.; great-grandchildren, Marcella Havener (Dolce/Bryan), Dominic Hall, Zsalylen Williams, Darvon Hall, Shay Williams, Bryant Garner-Stockdale, Daurice Williams, and Zayaria Williams. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2013 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St., Bishop Richard Kemper, officiating. The family will receive friends at the mortuary Tuesday, 9 a.m. until the start of services. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2013.

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Barbara J Stewart

October 27, 2022

Years have come and gone and many of your family members and friends have joined you in the rest of our Lord and Saviour JESUS the Christ including your beautiful daughter and my bff Helen who I love and miss more than words could ever say !

The Mann Family

December 20, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our heart felt condolences and prayers.

Carole Simmons

November 5, 2013

To the Williams family, I was so sad to see that your mother had passed. Please know that you are in my thoughts. Peace be with you. Love Shoobee.

Mika Collier

November 5, 2013

Helen, please know that your Aviall friends are thinking of you and so sorry to hear of your mom passing. Cherish the memories....you will always have her with you in your heart! God bless your family. Big Hugs!!

November 4, 2013

To the Williams Family,
Take comfort knowing your Mother is at The Lord's side now and forever! Our prayers are with all of you!

The Clark Family,
Mrs Joyce, Johnny, Paula & Ray

Ashle' Poole

November 4, 2013

My loving grandmother strong woman rest in heaven i love you i remember all the good times we had.

Johnny, Barbara, Crystal, Maggie and Elnora Stewart

November 3, 2013

Be Blessed and know we are praying for each of you. We love you and are here for you. Grieve as you will but not as one with no hope, Jesus is able and he will keep you !!!

Kevin&shirley Martin

November 3, 2013

To the williams family, May God continue blessing you all. and provide whatever you needs during your time of sorrows. absent from the body is present with The Lord God. Ms Roberta shall suffer no more!! You shall she her again, just get your house in order.. Love you.

Tracy Miller

November 3, 2013

Our sincere condolences to your family. Mom, Thelma Miller was a dear friend. I'm sure they are together as we lost Mom on Thursday also. We pray for healing for your famiy. God Bless

November 3, 2013

Most loving, caring, kind hearted person I have met in my entire life. Mrs. Williams was an amazing woman with a passion for life that will truly be missed....

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