Elizabeth C. Williams

Elizabeth C. Williams obituary, Lovettsville, VA

Elizabeth C. Williams

Elizabeth Williams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2025.
Elizabeth C. Williams, 93, of Lovettsville, VA passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Selby L. Williams of Taylorstown, VA for 53 years. They met at the Picnic Woods in Lovettsville, VA at a Church picnic and were later married in Frederick, MD in 1949.

Born May 28, 1931, in Silcott Springs, Purcellville, VA; she was one of five children of the late Charles Lester Cole and Marcia Virginia Bramhall Cole Nuckles. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Painter and Ruth Lee Payne and one brother, Fred Cole. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Wenner (Ron) of Berryville, VA and Debbie Ridgeway (Terry) of Lovettsville, VA and one brother Shirley Lester Cole of Marshall, VA. She was Mom Maw to her four treasured grandchildren: Bill Wenner (Katie Marks), Brett Ridgeway (Ashley), Beth Dunn (Jeff) and Darren Ridgeway (Tracy).

Mom Maw also leaves behind five great-grandchildren, Julia and Kayden Wenner, Claire and Brody Ridgeway, and Madison Dunn. She's also survived by Christian and Kiera Pulley and many nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth was an active member of Mt. Pleasant Church in Taylorstown, VA for 75 years. She was known for her unwavering faith and devotion and was a true prayer warrior, lifting countless hearts in prayer. Her life was a testament to her deep relationship with God and her dedication to serving others.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a Data Analyst at National Geographic in Gaithersburg, MD for 21 years. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling and dining out with friends.

She was an active member of the Home Demonstration Club for 45 years. She served as the treasurer and enjoyed doing many crafts and attending luncheons with the group. After retirement she was a Pink Lady volunteer at Loudoun Memorial Hospital.

The family will receive friends at Mt. Pleasant Church, Taylorstown, VA on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 pm. Burial will be held at Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery in Taylorstown. Reception following at the Lovettsville Game Club, Lovettsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Pleasant Church at 13266 Taylorstown Road, Leesburg, VA 20176.

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