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Vashti Williamson Obituary

Vashti Sykes Williamson - SAVANNAH - Vashti Sykes Williamson, 95, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Savannah. Mrs. Williamson was born in Emanuel County, GA on November 6, 1914, the daughter of the late Newton Hershal and Josephine Boatright Sikes. She attended the public schools of Emanuel County. Vashti was a homemaker for many years and also worked as a nurse's aide at Telfair Hospital in Savannah. She was a longtime member of Central Church of Christ and a former Sunday School teacher at Louisiana Avenue Church of Christ. She had been a resident of The Woods of Savannah for the past 16 years. Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Henry Rupert Williamson; daughter, Karen Williamson Kicklighter and grandson, Steven Craig Williamson. She is survived by her daughter, Emma Jo Williamson Guest and husband Donald of Waco, TX; sons, Steve Williamson and wife Carolyn, Roy Williamson and wife Colette and Andy Williamson and wife Jeanine, all of Savannah; grandchildren, Todd Guest and wife Angie, Ryan Guest and wife Gail, Cheryl Scholle and husband Craig, Kimberly Herrin, Donnie Kicklighter and wife Dawn, Chris Williamson and wife Marla, Julie Williamson and partner Trish Hamann, Eric Williamson and wife Tish, Gretchen, Greta and Grace Williamson; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchildren; brother, B.V. Smith and wife Elizabeth of Savannah; sister, Vera Arnold of Greenwood, SC and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with burial following at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Remembrances: Central Church of Christ, 632 Stephenson Ave., Savannah, GA 31406. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News February 19, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2010.

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Kenny McLeod

February 20, 2010

Sister Ti was one of those people who went quietly through life yet made such a tremendous impression on others. She had an unwavering faith in God which showed in her love for all the lives she touched. Our greatest tribute will be to share with others what she shared with us. Looking forward to reuniting with her and Brother Williamson again. Thank you Sister Ti. See you later...

February 20, 2010

To all my cousins, I loved Aunt Ti very much. I tell my grandchildren about spending my summers with her and grandma. They enjoy hearing of me and Andy going to the park,movies and other things we did. I tell them she made the BEST pancakes and pound cake you could eat. Even though we did not come often, she wil be misssed just knowing she is gone. As long as we tell stories about her life to the younger ones she will never be forgetten. Hope all of you are OK. I LOVE YOU ALL.

Richard Hall

February 19, 2010

The Williamson family were neighbors for many years. I grew up with her children Jo, Steve, Andy & Roy. I remember Mrs. Williamson as a a guite and kind lady. My sympathy to all the family.
PEACE, JOY & LOVE,
RICHARD SANFORD HALL
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February 19, 2010

sister ti always a favorite person and a grand lady. known her a long time . can not remember when we met, however, i remember the blast we had at her 90tj birthday. our loss is heaven's gain! also many years spent with her in worship at central and louisiana ave church of christ. clarice wadsworth

Mark. Lisa and Emily Tapley - Wheldon

February 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

February 18, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear this news. She was such a sweet lady. My condolences to the family.

Linda Woodruff

Gary McLeod

February 18, 2010

Sister Ti was just one of those people that was always there and was always the same. A happy disposition and always a smile. I last saw her in January and told her how good she looked....she just replied in her way....saying...."well Gary, I just can't help that". What a great example she was all her life and what a reunion she must be having with Brother Rupe. I am better for having known her.

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