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Stella Williams Obituary


Stella May Williams, 83, of Reading, passed away May 23, 2016, in The Reading Hospital.

She was the loving wife of Leland G.

Williams Sr., with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Stella was born in

Reading on March 7, 1933, a daughter of the late Willie and Lizzie (Barr) Williams.

She was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church, where she served as a pastor's aide, a deaconess, church clerk,

missionary and arranged a lot of the decorating in

fellowship hall.

Stella was employed by The Reading Hospital in central supply, then moving up to ward clerk for 45 years, retiring in 1998.

She is also survived by her daughter, Renee S. Tames, widow of Gerald H. Tames Jr., of Bernville; her son, Leland H. Jr. and his wife, Delvonnya Williams, of Reading; 3 grandchildren: Leland G. Williams III, Shantaiva Williams and Lakim Moseley.

Services will be Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. in Zion Baptist Church, 224 Washington St., Reading. Burial to follow in Charles Evans Cemetery. Viewing will be

Wednesday 10-11 a.m. in her church.

Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, Reading, is entrusted with her services. Online condolences may be made at www.theocauman.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on May 26, 2016.

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Glarneice Green. & Norman Pettiford

May 31, 2016

To The Family : So sorry for your loss. May God continue to Bless and keep you all in this time of sorrow. Stella will be missed by every one that knew her. She was such a special person. Our love and Prayers are with you. Just know that you have an Angel watching over you now. God Bless.

May 31, 2016

With our deepest condolences To Lee Williams and Family Love you Stephanie and Dc

May 29, 2016

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Loretta Young

May 29, 2016

Our condolences, Ron and Gloria

First Name Penny Last Name Templin

May 27, 2016

Mr Leland, Renee, Lee and all the grandchildren we are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in prayer....Love Penny And Jon

May 26, 2016

Our deepest sympathy.
James, Jr and Cynthia Rhodes

May 26, 2016

Aunt Stella, You will be deeply missed.

donald flowers

May 26, 2016

Dear Lee, my prayers & condolences go out to you & your family. May the Lord bless you with strength & courage in this time of loss.

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