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E. JEAN WILLIAMS October 20, 1938 July 18, 2006 E. Jean Williams (Thompson) was born on October 20, 1938. Jean met Ray Williams while he was attending Saint Mary's College on a basketball scholarship and they were blessed by God and joined in marriage on April 24, 1960. This strong marriage bond continued to blossom into a shared life of fun, excitement, energy, friendship, and love for 46 years. Jean was active in professional and community service endeavors. She was a manager in the telecommunications industry with positions at Pacific Bell and AT&T. Jean was also very active in the community. She held memberships and offices in numerous organizations including the National Council of Negro Women, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, African American History Museum, Madison School Board, and IOTA Phi Lambda Sorority. Jean loved to host events and celebrations at her home. She also loved the outdoors, the San Francisco 49ers, and the company of her friends and neighbors. Jean's memory is cherished by her loving husband, Raymond L. Williams of Fresno, California; her children, Mrs. Leah Williams Logan and her husband James of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Mona Williams Sillers and her husband Scott of Oakland, California, and Mr. Clint Williams and his wife Denise of Sacramento, California; three grandchildren Blake, Andrew and William; her brother, James Thompson of Seattle, Washington; and an extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at Second Baptist Church on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow services at Belmont Memorial Park. JESSE E. COOLEY JR.FUNERAL SERVICE, INC.Fresno (559)268-8048

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Published by Fresno Bee from Jul. 21 to Jul. 28, 2006.

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Dana

August 1, 2006

Leah,



I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Her obituary speaks to her wonderful life. Please know that she will always be with you and we can see her touch through your wonderful laugh and kind heart. I will continue to pray for you through this difficult time.



QVC customer

Judy Berry

August 1, 2006

Leah, my heart goes out to you as there is nothing like a mother's love. Please know that as the pain diminishes the wonderful memories will last forever.



Faithful QVC viewer,

Judy Berry

rosemary napierkowski

August 1, 2006

Leah,

I am so sorry to hear aboutyour Mother's Passing. My Prayers are

with you and your family. I know

this is a very difficult time, as,

my Dad passed away on June 28, 2006. It is so hard to believe,

but, my Dad did not suffer and had

a peaceful death. It will take

me a long time to accept he is gone. My thoughts are with you

and your family. We do miss you on

QVC. You are one of the best!

Jeanine Castle

July 27, 2006

Williams Family,

My heartfelt condolence at the hearing the news. Grieve but find comfort in knowing she is truly home with our heavenly father. May peace be with you when the grief seems unbearable. In Christ's unfailing love,

Jeanine (Thomas) Castle

Karen Piazza

July 27, 2006

Dear Leah,



My deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious mother. I pray God will grace you and your family with the needed strength at this difficult time.



Sincerely,



QVC Customer

Carol Fasano

July 26, 2006

Dear Leah, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother. My heart goes out to you! I lost my precious mom three years ago. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her. I will miss her until the day we are reunited in Heaven!



Your mom is with you, Leah, and she can hear you. Talk to her. God Bless You and your family!

MaryAnn Johnson

July 26, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dot Moran

July 26, 2006

Leah, So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. May God Bless you and your family and you will always have cherished memories of your wonderful Mother. I am one of your fans from the AM Style show on QVC. My thoughts are with you and your family.



Sincerely,

Dot M.

J. Epps

July 26, 2006

To Leah: My deepest sympathy on your loss. God bless you and your family. We'll keep you in our prayers.



An avid QVC customer and a fan of Leah.

Angela B

July 26, 2006

Leah, my deepest condolances to you and your family on the loss of your Mother. God Bless you all. Love, Your friend from the Q.

July 26, 2006

To the Family,

I am sorry for your loss.

Your loved one is not gone, just AWAY temporarily.

I learned of Leah's absence thru QVC.

May GOD bless you all..

Bonnie

July 26, 2006

Leah,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your precious Mother. May God be with you during this very sad and trying time.

RUTH OBERLY

July 26, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Williams Family and prayers to help you get through this tough time of your life. Leah, I'm one of your special fans from QVC and I miss you very much and your hope your Heart Heals and hope to see you soon air. God Bless you and your family.

EDDIE MCNACK

July 26, 2006

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family members of Jean. I know how much she meant to you. There are no words to properly express the sympathy I feel for you now. God bless you.

The Fresno Bee Newspaper

July 25, 2006

May the love and support of your family and friends carry you through this difficult time. Thank you for placing your tribute in our newspaper.

Linda Lujan

July 25, 2006

Ray

My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.

Bob &Carol Crowder

July 24, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Williams family in the loss of Jean, a most elegant, graceful, kind & caring individual who gave generously to each endeavor she took on. It was our pleasure to know her in the Telephone Pioneers. May God Bless & Keep you.

Susan Yarbrough

July 24, 2006

God be be with Mr. Williams; your sweet wife Jean will be remebered for her zest for life and for her love for people. She gave life to fresno and her want for more of life; I hope will fill everybody's heart with the same zest to make flowers grow in the mind and hearts of others to make Fresno a more kinder place to settle in. Jean's kind and gentle way with people will remind me to be kind to others. She will be missed

Ira Mae Francis

July 23, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kenneth Harms

July 22, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Williams family.

Ken and Dawn Harms

diane field

July 22, 2006

Anyone that met Jean knew instantly how special she was. A classy lady who possesed grace ,wit, charm, and so funny not to mention kind. I'm just an old pac bell friend from way back who shared some fun times and lucky enough to have still bumped into her at a concert or two as the years flew . I feel for her family and close friends who will miss her deeply . Please accept my deepest sympathies.

ALMA MCNACK

July 21, 2006

God be with you during this period of bereavement.

ALMA MCNACK

July 21, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stephanie Smith-Jackson

July 21, 2006

Thank you for your kindness and your generiousity. I will never forget all the fun times I had going with you and Leah to musical concerts. May God bless you and your family.

Bettye Nolen-Sullivan

July 21, 2006

To the family members of Jean. Jean is resting with our Lord, Jesus and Saviour. He has work for her in His kingdom, and so it is God called her home. Just a little while and we will join her. Prayers go with you, don't weep, rejoice and be glad.

God loves you all.

Bettye Nolen-Sullivan

Agnes & Leonard Farkas

July 21, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss.

MARSHA JOHNSON

July 21, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Hugh Goodwin

July 21, 2006

Leah, Mona and Clint,

my sincere condolescences on the loss of your mother. Your mom was an elegant lady, a gifted singer and a shining example for all of us growing up on the "Kearney block." I am so proud of all of you and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Rita Meyer

July 20, 2006

You will be greatly missed with many fond memories.



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