Lera Jane Williams

Lera Jane Williams, age 80, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 2, 1944, in Woodbury, TN, Lera devoted her life to her family and faith. As a homemaker, she poured her love and energy into creating a warm and welcoming home. She especially cherished time spent with her family and found great joy in attending Forrest Mills Baptist Church, where her faith and fellowship brought her deep comfort and strength. Lera is survived by her devoted husband, Bob Williams; daughter, Sherry Capps (Bryan); son-in-law, Mike Abbott; brother, Lane Jones; and sister, Idell West. She was a proud grandmother to Jessica Parsons (Colin), Julia Burgett (Kirby), Micaiah Capps, Dalton Capps, Elena Parsons, and Cora Parsons. Her legacy of love, kindness, and steadfast faith lives on in each of them. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alva and Velma Jones; her first husband, George Jerry Lynn, her beloved daughter, Lisa Abbott; brother, Royce Jones; and sisters, Gwendline Pelham and Teresa Johnson. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Lera's life during visitation on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Manchester Funeral Home, and again on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m., officiated by John Daniel. Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Williams family.