Patricia Howard "Pat" Williams

1947 - 2024

Patricia "Pat" Howard Williams, aged 76, peacefully departed this life on January 25, 2024, at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center. She was the devoted wife of Rev. Roy Williams, with whom she shared a blissful 17 years of marriage. Born on August 1, 1947, Patricia was the eldest daughter of the late Walter Howard, Sr., and the late Albertine James. She was also the stepdaughter of the late Maxwell James, Sr. Patricia attended George Washington Carver Senior High School and later pursued a fulfilling career as a retired Phlebotomist, and Certified Nursing Assistant. In her later years, she was a loving caretaker of senior citizens. A faithful member of Pilgrim Progress Missionary Baptist Church, Patricia found joy in singing in the choir, attending Sunday School, and working with the Missionary Board. Her vibrant personality, impeccable sense of style, and infectious laughter left lasting impressions on all who knew her. Pat leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by her loving husband, Rev. Roy Williams; her children Lisa Howard, Cyntrel (Chris) Janeau, and Corey Howard; and siblings Edward (Cynthia) Howard, Jenell (Alton) Jones, Michael (Delores) Howard, Anthony James, and Gary James. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, as well as two aunts, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is now welcome into her heavenly home by her parents, the late Walter Howard, Sr., and the late Albertine James, as well as her stepfather, the late Maxwell James, Sr. Patricia's siblings, Walter Howard, Jr., Sylvia Diggs, Clarence Howard, Maxwell James, Jr., and Glenn James, also await her with open arms. Relatives and friends of the family also members of Louisiana Freedman Association, Pastors, officers and members of Historic Second Baptist Church, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Franklin Ave. Baptist Church, Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Homegoing Service in honor of Patricia Williams on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Pilgrim Progress Missionary Baptist Church, 3600 Loyola Ave., New Orleans, La. 70115 for 9:00 a.m. Pastor Roy Williams officiating. Visitation from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, La. 70460. Arrangement entrusted to Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc., 2715 Danneel Street, NOLA 70113. Information: (504) 895-4903. To sign on guest book, please visit www.estellejwilsonfh.com.