Jule Elizabeth Mayer "Betty" Williams

Jule Elizabeth "Betty" Mayer Williams - Savannah- Jule Elizabeth Mayer Williams (Betty), 81, died Sunday, May 14th, 2006 at home after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Maj. Gen. Richard Henry and Floyd Foster Mayer. She was preceded in death by her husband Columbus Payne (Jake) Williams, her brother Richard Henry Mayer III and a sister Anne Floyd Mayer. A native of Savannah, Betty graduated from Savannah High and then held several jobs during the war years. Her work as a portrait photographer will be appreciated for as long as the photos survive. She will be best remembered for the nurturing love and care she gave to many relatives and friends in their later years. She was able to provide assistance to others even as she reared five children and some of her grandchildren. A lifelong member of St. John's Episcopal Church, she was a docent at the Greene -Meldrin House. She was a Hospice volunteer and a charter member of the Savannah Doll Club. She is survived by a sister -in-law, Shirley Mayer of Jackson, TN., and five children: Karen Davidson and husband John of Dallas, TX.; Kris Walters and husband Jerry of Augusta, GA.; Mark Williams, Clair Wise and husband Richard, and John Williams, all of Savannah. Grandchildren are Olaf Steiner; Lorne and Natabie Walters; Ralston Mingledorff, Jesse and Jacob Williams; and Daniel Wise. Loved like grandchildren were Lisa Mayer and Alexandria Atkinson. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 20th, 2006 at 12 noon at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Gavin Dunbar officiating. In lieu of visitation, the family will greet friends after the service at the Parish House. Memorials may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 1 West Macon St. Savannah, GA. 31404 or to Hospice Savannah. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 927-1999 Savannah Morning News May 16, 2006 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com