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Grace M. Williams

1931 - 2024

Grace M. Williams obituary, 1931-2024, Marrero, LA

BORN

1931

DIED

2024

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Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna

230 Monroe St.

Gretna, Louisiana

Grace Williams Obituary

Grace M. Williams at the age of 92 departed this life on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Grace was a retired paraprofessional with the Jefferson Parish School System. Devoted mother of Myrna T. (Joseph, Jr.) Landry, Lynette C. Theodore, and Marcus C. (Verna) Theodore. Loving grandmother of Avery and Jonathan Drake. Adopted grandmother of Marlo Ingram, Leroy Riley, Jr., and Sean Riley. Daughter of the late James J. "Jimmy" Williams and Lola Taylor Williams. Sister of the late Charles J. Williams, Joan W. Brooks, and Marva L. Williams. Aunt of Dr. Guy Williams, Gregory Williams, Huguette V. Jones, Jessica Tatum, and the late Christopher Williams, and Draselle Vincent. Devoted friend of more than 50 years Joyce Royal Simmons, also survived by her 2 road buddies Arlene McKay, Barbara Daniels, and a host of other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Regular Baptist Church, and neighboring churches are invited to a Celebration of Life at Regular Baptist Church, 901 5th St. Gretna, LA on Saturday October 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor T. A. Hodge officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. Face Masks Are Recommended.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2024.

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Joyce Edmond Williams

October 12, 2024

Thank you for your kindness, wisdom and delicious peach cobbler You are and will be missed.

Antoinette Toni Williams

October 11, 2024

It was always a pleasure seeing and talking with Mrs. Grace on a sunday morning. To Myrna and her family. You'll have my deepest sympathy.

Rodney Hodges

October 11, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Joseph

October 10, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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