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Vera Williams Obituary

Vera M. Williams

Endicott - Vera departed this life on May 11, 2018. Although, it was unexpected, she went peacefully to the LORD, in her sleep. Family and friends are invited to visit the Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday May 17 2018 from 11 am to 12 pm. Ms. Williams's funeral services will be held there at 12 pm. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Ernie Davis Scholarship Program, www.erniedavisscholarship.org. Condolences maybe left and a full tribute read at www.walterjkent.com

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on May 15, 2018.

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Frederick Garner

May 9, 2023

We miss you Cuz!

Wuane Johnstone

May 22, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. May your family be surrounded by love during this difficult time.

Frederick garner

May 17, 2018

You will be missed and loved.

Kelly Harding

May 16, 2018

My condolences to the Williams and Mayo families. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Ivan Purifoy

May 16, 2018

We love you Cousin Vera. You will be missed! Rest well...

Paul & Vicki Gales

May 16, 2018

Very Sorry for your loss.

Alvetta Harvard

May 16, 2018

To the Williams family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Williams was a very nice and kind lady and a great person to know. May you remember all of the good memories that you shared together.

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Sheree J Campbell

May 16, 2018

A loving friend will surely be missed. The monthly phone conversation filled with laughter will no longer be. She touched me with her life stories. My prayers to the family, memories of her love will keep you strong.

Love, Gary & Pia Bendert

May 15, 2018

Williams Family,

What a trailblazer your mom was and what a beautiful legacy she has left behind. Anne, Junie and the entire Williams family, our deepest sympathies. May your memories bring you peace.

Gary and Pia Bendert

May 15, 2018

Williams Family,

What a trailblazer, and what a beautiful legacy your mom has left behind. Anne, Junie and the entire Williams family, our deepest sympathies. May your memories bring you peace.

renee and pete arnold

May 15, 2018

An amazing woman, and an even better Mom, Junie and Anne and the whole Williams family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys , The Arnold's

Geraldine Parker

May 15, 2018

To hear you were gone was painful. Just waiting for that phone call I need my hair done Rest In Peace my friend.

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