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1957
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2017
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Andrea Williams Obituary
A native of Chatham County, she attended local schools including Spencer Elementary, Shuman Middle, and Savannah High. She received her B.S. degree from Savannah State College (SSU) and her M.Ed. and Ed.S. from Armstrong State College (ASU).
She began her education career in 1977 in Hancock County, and also taught in Liberty County. She was hired with the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) in 1983, and taught at Isle of Hope, Largo-Tibet, Hodge and Windsor Forest Elementary before being promoted to Assistant Principal of Pooler Elementary. She became Principal of Garden City Elementary in 2001. In July of 2007, she became Principal of Spencer Elementary. Under her leadership, Spencer moved from a "Needs Improvement" school to a "Title I Distinguished School" in three years. An educator of 40 years, she provided dedication and excellence to Spencer for over ten years and to the Savannah Chatham County Public School System for over 34 years.
Andrea was joined in holy matrimony to Dean Williams on November 28, 1981. From this union was born one daughter, Janine Brooke Williams.
From childhood, Andrea was a member of First African Baptist Church of East Savannah where she served with the Sunday School, BTU, Usher, Music, and Christian Education ministries. Later in marriage, she joined her husband as a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church.
Known for her winning smile, enthusiasm, and caring spirit, Andrea brought light and love to leadership and service. Among her many accomplishments were the Regents Scholarship, MAP Achievement and Robert W. Gadsden Academic Achievement awards. She was a member of the first SCCPSS Leadership Consortium. She presented at Leadership Savannah and the Georgia School Board Members Conference on Restructured Schools. She is a Class of 2000 graduate member of Leadership Savannah.
Andrea received a resolution from the State of Georgia House of Representatives for school achievement and acknowledgement from EBB and FLOW Life and Community. A member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, she received awards for Soror of the Year and Sisterhood. She was recognized by Phi Delta Kappa, the Girl Scouts of America, and Weight Watchers (0Trainer-Leader). She is an Armstrong Notable Alumni and a Life Member of Savannah State University National Alumni Association.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 36 years, Dean Williams; one daughter, Janine Brooke Williams Parchment (Dobby); one grandson, Dobson Dean Patrick Parchment; her mother, Janie Baker Bowers; her sister, Lynette B. Ward Bridges, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
Visitation services will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at First African Baptist Church of East Savannah, 501 Treat Street, Savannah, GA 31404.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church, 112 Fell Street, Savannah, GA 31415.
Interment - Oak Grove Cemetery.
Funeral Services provided by Sidney A. Jones and Campbell.
Guestbook; www.sidneyjonescampbell.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrea Williams
April 9, 2020
Mrs. Williams was my elementary school assistant principal. I remember her coming to talk to our class in 2nd grade. I have pictures of her in my 96-97 yearbook. My condolences to her family, she was a large part of my childhood.
George Bowen
November 21, 2017
I can't tell you how sad I was to learn of the passing of Ms. Williams. She was an extraordinary educator who brought a rare talents to the learning environment. I was always impressed by her commitment to educational excellence. I shall truly miss her. Please accept my sincere condolences.
November 20, 2017
Condolences to the family of Andrea Williams. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mr & Mrs Raymond Chisholm
JoAnn Garner-Baird, Fawn Morgan-Pollard & Family
November 18, 2017
Sincere condolences from our family to yours.
November 18, 2017
Andrea will be missed for she was an amazing person and we are thankful to have been in her life. Felecia Bowers, Bradley Bowers and Yasmin Bowers
Valeria Reynolds Darby
November 18, 2017
May God be with you all as you lay Andrea to rest. May her memories give you comfort and her beautiful smile always sustain you. From Nathalie Reynolds and family
Robert & Alex Ward
November 18, 2017
We love you Aunt Andrea
Herman Taylor, Jr
November 17, 2017
My condolences to the Williams family. We have you in our prayers.
Herman Taylor, Jr.
Shelia Bryant-Jones
November 17, 2017
May the Lord keep the family in his loving arms doing this time if sorrow. Andrea was a beautiful young lady, who loved children just like her mother Mrs. Bowers. Be blessed. You will be greatly missed.
Ruthnell Bull
November 17, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Williams family. Ms. Williams will surely be missed. She gave me my first teaching job in Georgia, when I relocated from Florida in 2007. Her immense enthusiasm for education and her love for children were unmatched.
May God bless the family and give you much strength.
Ruthnell Bull
Ada Glaspy
November 15, 2017
I pray that the love of God and the sweet communion of the Holy Spirt cover the family and give you the peace that surpasses all human understanding.
The Glaspy Family
Tiger Belcher
November 15, 2017
What an honor to know Andrea Williams for 10 yrs
To be on the Advisory Board at Spencer was especially an honor,Andrea was so thoughtful at Christmas, to bus all Her students to the Home Depot to sing Christmas carols,.my pleasure to coordinate beautiful cation at Spencer,.We at Home Depot, all projects were for Andrea,.staff and the PRECIOUS children. What is Love?? Andrea Williams is Love. My thoughts and prayers are with the Family and Spencer Elementary..God Be With and Bless You.ALL
Margaret Fincher
November 15, 2017
I send my condolences to the family. You are in my prayers.
Stephanie Cooper
November 15, 2017
Prayers to the Williams and Bowers Family.
Anthony Edwards
November 14, 2017
To Mr. Wiliams, my former teacher from Mercer Middle School, Ms.Ward at Butler, and Mrs. Bowers and the entire family. I met Mrs. Williams when she was at GardenCity, from there before I became employed with the system, I sub alot at the old spencer under her Leadership. I tell you she had a great personality, and she loved her spencer staff and students and they loved her. I know things will never be the same at spencer now she is with our god. She will be missed by all who knew her. Continue to trust in god because he will see us through this hard time. I say and because she is truly missed. Love you Ms. Ward and family.
Wallace C. Hayes
November 14, 2017
I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Andrea Williams. She will always be remembered for the vivacious person she was.
Wallace C. Hayes
November 14, 2017
I extend the deepest sympathy to the entire family of Andrea Williams. She will be forever remembered as the vivacious person she was.
Terri West
November 14, 2017
To Mr. Dean Williams and the Bowers family, I pray your strength in the Lord. May God comfort you.
Janice Kennedy Bryant
November 14, 2017
Prayers and condolences to the Williams, Bowers, and extended family of a beautiful person who now is resting in the arms of Jesus.
Quekenna Grant
November 14, 2017
Praying for the family in this time of sadness I didn't know her that we'll but I know her from my daughters game at Mercer where Mr. Williams teaching my prayers are with the family and Mr. williams..
Connie
November 14, 2017
I weep with you.May Mrs. Williams be in God's memory,
Yolanda Walker
November 14, 2017
"I love you", is the phrase Mrs. Williams used to say HELLO! She is truly missed. God Bless her and family.
Anthony & Kathleen Carrington
November 14, 2017
My husband and I are saddened by the passing of your death and we remember the special moments at church. she will be missed.
Calvin Putney
November 13, 2017
M'y payer with thé Williams and Wards~ family as u all walk thé last walk with Mrs. Andrea Williams
Laura Williams
November 12, 2017
To the Williams Family I am so sorry to her of the passing of Mrs. Williams. I meet her went she came to Spencer Elementary School. Mrs. Williams always saw the best in everyone. Mrs. Williams always had encouraging words for eveyone child or adults. Mrs. Williams always had a beautiful smile. Mrs. Williams touch the heart's of all who she came in contact with. Mrs. Williams was a loving and caring person. Mrs. Williams will truly be missed. Rest in peace remember God always wants a person with a clean and loving heart. Be encourage remember to keep your hands in God's hand.
Lana Shavers
November 12, 2017
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
Lana Shavers
November 12, 2017
The Master Weaver
Our lives are but fine weavings that God and we prepare each life becomes a fabric planned and fashioned in his care....
We may not always see just how the weavings intertwine, but we must trust the Master's hand follows his design.
For He can view the pattern upon the upper side, while we must look from underneath, and trust in Him to guide.
Sometimes a strand of sorrow, is added to His plan and though it's diffivult for us, we still must understand.
That it's He who flies the shuttle, it's He who knows what's best, so we much weave in patience and leave to Him the rest.
Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly, shall God unroll the canvas, and explain the reason why.
The dark threads are as needed, in the Weaver's skillfull hand as the threads of gold silver, in the pattern He has planned.
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