Erma Ballard-Williams

Erma Ballard-Williams obituary, Gary, IN

Erma Ballard-Williams

Erma Ballard-Williams Obituary

Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 9, 2022.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our aunt, Erma Ballard-Williams. She departed this life in the arms of her Lord destined for a peaceful resting place free of the cares of this world. Erma was born in Stanton, TN to parents Calvin and Canary Ballard. She completed her formal education in the Louisville School System before earning advanced degrees from Kentucky State University and Indiana University. Erma was united in holy matrimony for over 30 years to the late Ambrose Williams. Mrs. Williams taught for numerous years in the Gary Community School Corporation at Lincoln and Norton Schools before retiring. She was an active and faithful member of Jerusalem Baptist Church before moving her membership to Henderson, NV. Erma Williams was preceded by her husband, Ambrose Williams; siblings, Elvin (Bertha) Ballard, Cordia (Charles) Brown, Eunice Simon-Moore, Frank Ballard and Dorothy Scott. Erma will be forever remembered and loved by her aunt, Gladys Carney; sisters-in-law, Shirley Ballard and Jayne Ballard, godson, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and close friends in both Gary and Henderson/Las Vegas, NV. Visitation will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 from 10am-11am at Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Chapel 4209 Grant St., Gary, IN with Homecoming Service to follow at 11am. Pastor James I. Robinson of St. James Baptist Church, Officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Hobart, IN. www.smithbizzellwarnerfuenralhome.com

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Daisy and Dorothy Curtis

February 10, 2022

Lynn and Family,
We extend our heartfelt condolences in the transition of your Beloved Aunt, Erma. May the fond memories help sustain you in the months to come.
Yours in Christ,

Mark E. Scoggins Sr.

February 10, 2022

My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the Williams family.....Mrs. Williams was my 2nd & 3rd grade teacher (e.g. I was transferred to Mrs. Towns class mid-3rd grade year) at Lincoln Elementary School / Gary IN during the late 1960's and I still remember her kind but stern guidance to this day. Mrs. Williams was a member of the "Greatest Generation of Americans" to ever bless our Nation and her years of molding young minds was "God sent" to all that had the pleasure of being her student. God Bless the entire family during this somber time.

Kissimmee, FL
Velt '79 (H.S.)
Purdue University '85 (B.S. Mgmt. / Finance)
Webster University '09 (MBA)

Jack and Myrtle Mateen

February 9, 2022

You have our deepest sympathy in the death but heavens gain of Erma.May you find comfort in knowing we share in your grief

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