Carol Vincent Williams

Carol Vincent Williams obituary

Carol Vincent Williams

Carol Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Boyd Family Funeral Home on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Mrs. Carol Ann Williams, age 76, born on June 27, 1949, in New Orleans, LA. She passed away on October 10, 2025, in Arlington, TX surrounded by family. She served in the Unites States Air Force. She was a beloved daughter of the late Ernest, Sr., and Rosalie Vincent. Carol was the quiet older child. As an adult she attended St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church (Holy Ghost Catholic Church), and Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church. After a few years of adulthood, she soon married Mr. Melvin Williams, Sr. They raised three children together. Carol enjoyed bingo and casino functions with family and friends. She will be greatly missed and forever carried in our hearts. Carol was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 51 years, Melvin Williams, Sr., two sisters: Yvonne Vincent, and Melinda Vincent; and one brother, Alvin Vincent and other family and friends. Carol is survived by her three children: Tanyo, Melvin, Jr., and Jamaal; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers: Ernest, Jr., Don, and Errol; nieces, nephews, many family, and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration on Monday, October 27, 2025, for 10:00 a.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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