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Betty Williams Obituary
Mansfield - Betty Lou WILLIAMS, 85, passed this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in her home after a brief illness.
Mrs. Williams was born on Friday, March 23, 1934 to the late Malcolm John Duncan, Sr. and Annie M. (Sewell) Duncan in Mansfield. Betty was a 1953 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. She moved to New Jersey for a time returning to Mansfield in 1979. Betty returned to school to pursue a degree in education. In 1991 Betty graduated from then Ashland College with a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and became employed as a teacher with the Mansfield City School System as a Special Education Teacher where she served the next 11 years retiring in 2001. Betty was a very supportive wife and partner serving tirelessly beside her late husband Superintendent Aaron Williams, Sr. for over 30 years at the Bible Way COGIC in Orange, New Jersey, and the Maddox Memorial COGIC for over 35 years. As First Lady of both churches (serving simultaneously for 26 years) she was involved and all aspects of church whether it be the head of a ministry, overseeing an event or serving as Mistress of Ceremonies of a program. Betty was a devoted servant to God, family, and church family. Over the years Betty was affectionately known as "Mother and Nana" by the young adults and youth of the church.
Betty is survived by 2 children: Janet Watch, Mansfield, and Pastor Aaron (Latonda) Williams Jr., Ontario; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, and God Children,
In addition to her parents and her husband Superintendent Aaron Williams, Sr. who passed away in 2017 Betty was also preceded in death by 8 siblings, Geneiveve Smith, Pauline Johnson, Hannah Hilliard, Janice Todd, George, Leon, Eunice and Malcolm Duncan, Jr.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, at 11:00 AM at the Maddox Memorial COGIC with her son Pastor Aaron Williams, Jr. delivering his mother's eulogy. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM till time of service. Interment will be held on Monday, 10:00 AM, January 13, 2020 at the Mansfield Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends daily at Betty's home begining Monday - Thursday from 4-7 PM. Friends are invited to leave words of encouragement and comfort at www.williamsfuneralservices.com.
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Rev. Dr. Imani-Sheila Newsome-Camara
January 13, 2020
I am in prayer for the family of Sister Betty Williams.
God grant her rest.
The loss of a mother, grandmother, aunt is devastating. God will heal the heart of those who grieve.
Jametta Kennebrew
January 11, 2020
My condolences to the family.
carrie lagrone
January 10, 2020
my Prays are with you
Deanna West-Torrence
January 9, 2020
Sending love and prayers of comfort to the Mrs. Williams' family. Aaron, please know that all of us at NECIC have you in our thoughts and prayers and offer our sincere condolences
. --Deanna
January 7, 2020
To the Family of Betty L> Williams
With Prayer and thoughts of Sympathy. When you lose someone very precious, No one else really knows all that you personally feel.
Just know that our family's. caring thoughts are with each of you during this time of loss.
God Bless you.
Yours for Christ,
Mother Ramona Nazario & family
Rhonda Rembert-Freeman
January 7, 2020
We the Rembert sisters from Elkhart, In., whose mother was a sister to Herbert Hilliard, send our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Betty Williams.
Myra Perkins
January 7, 2020
Sending my deepest sympathy at this time... I enjoyed meeting her....
Lit Ward
January 6, 2020
Sending my love and prayers to the Williams family.
Pastor Traci Whitthorne
January 6, 2020
On behalf of the Rehoboth Temple Community Church we offer our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. We absolutely love the entire Williams family and pray that God will bring you through this heart breaking season.
Elder & Mrs. Robert Francis
January 6, 2020
Praying for the family. May God's Peace and Comfort surround you.
Nancy Glover
January 6, 2020
To the Williams Family:
I offer my sincere condolences...I remember Mrs. Williams with many fond memories when you lived in East Orange,NJ not too far away from my family...May our God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time...She was loved and has now been received into her eternal resting place!
Elder David A. Thomas
January 6, 2020
My sincerest condolences and prayers in this time of bereavement. Earthly loss, but Heaven's gain. Rest on!
Trina Brown
January 6, 2020
The Brown family sends their condolences to you and your family. May you continue to look unto the hills, which cometh your help.
Trina Brown, Nursing GUILD
Shayla Darrington
January 6, 2020
Rest well Aunt Betty. Until we meet again. Love you.
Shayla
Laurie Todd
January 6, 2020
I will always be your Canary.
Mary Bridges
January 6, 2020
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. It is now well with you. I will miss you Aunt Betty. Janet and Pastor, I so loved her. Rest now Aunt Betty. Joyful tears will replace these tears of sadden in due time. My heart hurts. I will miss you. Much love, much love. Your neice Mary
Sandy Sykes
January 6, 2020
Aunty I miss u in my uncle Aaron u guys was great I love u guys ❤❤❤
Kaye Luttrell
January 5, 2020
Aaron, i know your Mom was ready for Heaven. May you find comfort knowing you will see her again and never have to say goodbye. Praying gor your family
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