Esther Riley Williams

1937 - 2020

Esther Riley Williams, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 3:25 P.M. at her home in Baton Rouge La. She was 83 years old and was born in Homeplace La. on March 8, 1937. She was a lifelong resident of Port Sulphur La. until relocating to Baton Rouge following Hurricane Katrina. She was a faithful member of the Mount Zion II Baptist Church of Plaquemine La., pastored by Rev. Ricardo L. Handy Sr. Daughter of the late Ivory B. and Evelina Garrison Riley. Beloved mother Doris I. Riley, Minister Lora W. (Michael) Johnson, Carmen A. Williams, Marvin G. Williams and the late Lonnie T. Williams Jr. Devoted sister of Shirley I. and Evelyn A. Riley and the late Leona R. Johnson, Irene Riley, Elva R. Riley, Ellied P. Riley, Irvin B. Riley and Isaiah P. Riley. Cherished grandmother of Oprah M. Espadron, Kora L. Parker, Corran C. Parker Sr., Jalen I. Johnson, Alyssa E. Johnson, Rashad M. Harvey and Lonnie J. Williams. Great grandmother of Corran C. Parker Jr., Cantrell C. Parker, Bella-Ka'oir Lewis, Chloe C. Parker and Zuree A. Lewis. Niece of Ella Riley. Devoted Godmother of Bernell (Tanya) Boudreaux. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A private graveside service and interment will be held on Saturday May 23, 2020 at Winnfield Memorial Park Cemetery located at 7221 Plank Road, Baton Rouge La. 70811 at 11 A.M. Pastor Joycelyn M. Ruffin of Fulfilling the Gospel Ministries International will officiate. The family will also receive a limited amount of guest for a visitation on Friday March 22, 2020 at Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 La-23, Belle Chasse La. 70037 for 6P.M. until 8P.M. ""To help stop the spread of covid-19, everyone in attendance is required to wear a face mask or other proper face covering and to continue to practice social distancing"". Funeral planning entrusted to ROBINSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 9611 LA-23, BELLE CHASSE LA. 70037 (504) 208-2119. For online condolences please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome.com