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Rachel Williams Obituary

WILLIAMS Rachel J., age 77 of Lexington, KY, wife of Houston A. Williams, Sr. of 57 years passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 29, 2016. Born on Dec. 28, 1939 in Fleming County, (Nepton), KY to the late Perry and Francis Jackson. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was a devoted Sunday School Teacher. She was preceeded in death by sisters and brothers, Emma Lewis, Fannie Williams, Roberta Adams, James and John Jackson. Survived by sisters and brothers, Ida Byrd (Malaby, Sr), Loretta Penner (Bill), Mary Williams (Tommy),Wanda Brown (Lane, Sr), Cecile Jackson (Darlene), Charles Jackson (Dorthy), Robert Jackson (Phyllis) and Aunt Clara Trumbo; sister-in-law, Louis Harris (Richard) and her brother-in-law, Robert Williams (Lynn). She is survived by husband, Houston A. Williams, Sr. of Lexington, KY; daughter, Beverly Murphy (Raymond, Sr), Lexington, KY; sons, Houston A.Williams, Jr. (Michelle) of Orange, CA, Don Williams (Yolanda) of San Marcos, CA, Michael Williams of Lexington, KY; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Service 1pm Tues, Jan., 3, 2017 at Shiloh Baptist Church Eulogy, Rev. Joseph Owens. Visit 11am until time of service. Burial, Evergreen Memory Gardens.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan. 1, 2017.

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Ricky and Marilyn Satterly

December 25, 2019

After three years we still miss her wave when she would see us outside and she would say hello neighbor. Rachel and Houston were great neighbors. We miss Houston but we know they are happy now that they are together again. We also miss Beverly, she and Michael took great care of their dad. Ricky and I wish all of Houston, Rachel and Beverly's families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers!!

Mollie Appelman

January 3, 2017

Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. This verse of scripture describes Rachel. When I was born Rachel was chosen by my parents to be my nanny. Rachel showered me with love, affection, nurturing, cuddling, and singing. Throughout the years, Rachel, Houston, and her family remained a part of our family. To me, I have lost a beautiful Christian lady in my life. My sympathy and love to all of you, Mollie Appelman.

January 3, 2017

Wanda,

I am so sorry to hear hear about the passing of your sister.

Brenda McHargue

Lavona Edwards

January 2, 2017

"He heals thee broken in heart,
and binds up their wounds"
Psalm 147.3

Mrs. Williams was warm in heart, beautiful in spirit and she will be will sorely missed.

The Edwards and Judelson Family

Kendall Barret

January 2, 2017

Rachel was an angel on earth and now she is an angel in Heaven -- she and Mom are probably catching up right this minute and just talking their heads off! My deepest sympathies and much love to Houston, Ida, Wanda and all of Rachel's beautiful family.

Marilyn Rice

January 1, 2017

I am sending my prayers to the family and love ones. May God bless and keep you.

jo mae bradshaw

January 1, 2017

Wanda and family, my sincere condolences to you all.

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