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Jacqueline Williams Obituary

Ms. Jacqueline Williams
January 25, 1960 - November 28, 2022
Durham, North Carolina - A homegoing Celebration of the Life of Jacqueline (Jackie) E. Williams will be held at the Immanuel Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church in Durham, NC on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. She was born to and preceded in death by her parents, Willie A. Williams, Jr., and Joyce A. Williams both of Durham, NC. The eldest of one sister, Jeryl W. Covington of Greensboro, NC, and one brother, Wyatt A. Williams, of Kansas City, MO, she was an ardent Chiefs' fan and still called Kansas City, Missouri home. Born on January 25, 1960 in Okinawa, Japan, she graduated from Hickman Mills High School in Kansas City, Missouri; was a proud Bennett College Belle; served in the U.S. Army; lived, worked and attended St. James Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC. Later in life, she moved to Durham, North Carolina; obtained her graduate degree; continued to free-lance in media services; and attended Morehead Baptist Church and Immanuel Temple SDA Church. She is survived by her sister and brother; one nephew, Daniel Gonzales; two nieces; Jordan Williams and Sidney Covington; three aunts; one uncle; and a gathering of cousins; Church members; and friends. The family will receive family and friends at 2:00 p.m. before the service. Arrangements by Burthey Funeral Service.

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Published by The News & Observer on Dec. 8, 2022.

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Maddie Wiggs Wilson

December 11, 2022

To the family we send Love n Prayers to each of you in these sad hours knowing God will give you your strength and ease your broken hearts we share in your loss. The Wiggs sisters of Umstead St. cousins Maddie Wiggs Wilson n Delores Wiggs Kelly God bless all.

James M. Howerton

December 9, 2022

So sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. Our prayers are with the family and if needed do not hesitate to call us. "Be at Peace"

Ms. Audrey Hewitt

December 8, 2022

My Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Dear sister Jaqueline.

Bob Reavis

December 8, 2022

Jeryl, so sorry for the lose of your sister. Linda and I's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nancy Jimerson

December 8, 2022

So sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers. May you feel the peace, love and grace of the Lord support you during this time.

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2:00 p.m.

Immanuel Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church

Durham, NC

Dec

11

Celebration of Life

2:30 p.m.

Immanuel Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church

Durham, NC

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