Earlene Eaker Williams

Earlene Margaret Eaker Williams, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born September 21, 1935, to the late Earl Howard and Bertha Sellers Eaker.

Earlene was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cherryville since 1942. She was a member of the June Medlin Sunday School Class and a member of the Vera Eaker Circle. She also sang in the choir for several years. Earlene worked with Carolina Freight Carriers in the Interline Department. Later, she worked with Bradington-Young, as well as working as an assistant with Washington Elementary School. Earlene was a genuinely selfless and very giving lady.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Williams; and her brother, Donald Ray Eaker.

Survivors include her brother, Guy H. Eaker, Sr.; nieces and nephews, Guy H. Eaker, Jr, Carla Eaker, Donald Ray Eaker, Jr. (Tina), Guy H. Eaker III, and Caroline Eaker Perry (Darius); aunts, Shirley Sellers Gunn and Maxine Eaker; uncle, Hugh Eaker; as well as numerous cousins and other extended family.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, September 28, 2024, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Zack Christy officiating. Burial will follow at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery.

Her family will receive friends from 2:00 – 2:45 PM, prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church – 601 N Pink St, Cherryville, NC 28021.

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