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Eleanor Williams Obituary
1934 ~ 2013
Ocean Springs
Mrs. Eleanor "Nana" Williams, age 78, of Ocean Springs, MS, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, in Ocean Springs.
Mrs. Williams was born in New Jersey and resided in Ocean Springs for the past 21 years. She was formerly employed at the Palace Casino as a hostess. She was married to M/Sgt. Bruce J. Williams for 37 years and was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Williams raised dozens of children over the years treating all of them as her own.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents, Charles Lester Jones Sr and Ethel Jones.
Survivors include a daughter, Lorrie Williams, son-in-law, Bud Waltman Jr, both of Ocean Springs, MS, two sons, Martin J. (Natalie) Williams of Harrisburg, PA, and Troy Godsey of Pompano Beach, FL, sister, Ruth Ann Henry of Fargo, ND, grandchildren, Dustin Williams, Destinie Williams, Josh Williams, Jonah Williams, Noah Williams, Alex Godsey, Jenna Godsey, Michelle Preston, and Brandon Buono and a great-granddaughter, Avereigh Buono.
On Monday, August 12, 2013, there will be a 2:30 pm graveside service in Biloxi National Cemetery.
The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Williams
My Second Immediate Family!
Dr Troy W. Godsey
August 5, 2014
It will be 1 year ago, tomorrow, that our beloved "Nana" left this earth and returned to her Lord and the Love of Her Life, Bruce! It has been a long, arduous year, but at the same time, it flew by because of business, commitments and responsibilities. Let us pause all of that for a few minutes tomorrow to remember what a wonderful woman, mother, friend and matriarch Eleanor Williams was to all of us during her(and our)lifetime together. We are all much better people just for having had her in our lives. I will forever be blessed to have the privilege of calling her "MOM!" Rest in Peace, MOM!
noah williams
April 2, 2014
Nana you were the best thanks for rasing me the years I was growing up.
September 15, 2013
Well Momma it's been a long hard month without you here. Im trying so hard to handle it all,But I just dont think im doing a very good job.I know we were so close,But I feel so all alone and confused in all this .I just want you back here beside me.
Virginia (Jenny) Byrd
August 12, 2013
My dear Aunt Sissy, my namesake, I will miss you with all my heart. None of us knows when our time on earth will end, so we should all live life to the fullest as you have done. May God bless those who mourn your loss.
Joseph Grzeskiewicz
August 11, 2013
I was very sorry to hear of your loss, Marty. May your mother rest in peace, and may you and your family find comfort in this time of loss.
Dustin Williams
August 11, 2013
Nana I'll never stop missing you. I love you and you have been a big part of my life for 27 years. I know you and granddad are together and happy. I know you have waited a long time to be with him. You touched all of our lives and will always be in our hearts. I love you Nana and will miss you till the day I die. So enjoy being with granddad and spending eternity with the love of your life. Watch after my 6 from up their Nana
Bubba Waltman
August 10, 2013
Mom it was the greatest honor to have you call me son. And not son inlaw.I will always remember that last day when you worried about my birthday present. Mom my birthday gift was that you suffered no longer and for the sickness to be gone and I give you your life with Bruce back and great happiness. Mom I will remember you always.As the day you were laid to rest is the day of my birth 8-12-13. Mom I will be there for your Daughter and the Grand kids so just don't you worry. Love ya Mom Bubba
Michelle Preston
August 10, 2013
Nana,you welcomed me with open loving arms into your amazing family that ever since has
also been mine. Your passion and love was comforting and contagious. You'll live forever in my heart.
The Matriarch and Leader with her Family
Dr. Troy W. Godsey
August 10, 2013
Mom, you have the best "dash" of anyone I have yet to meet in my lifetime...
HOW DO YOU LIVE YOUR DASH
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years. (10/12/1934 - 08/06/2013)
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth...
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars...the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left, That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile...
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say, About how you spent your dash?
Author Unknown
Lizzie Crane
August 10, 2013
I must say that my momma now has a true friend and gossip partner in crime. Words can never express how much you meant to everyone but know you changed everyone's life that you touched!!
Destinie Williams
August 9, 2013
Nana,
You were such an amazing woman. I cannot thank you enough for everything you've ever done for me. I love you so much and I miss you more as every second passes. I love you with all of my hankies and my boogers. "I'll take away all of your sadness and fill your heart with gladness"
I love you so much.
I'll see you soon.
Des
(Grand daughter)
Lorrie Williams
August 9, 2013
Momma I just want to hear you tell me " I love you so much Lorrie Ann. And feel your hand in mine.I am a lost soul without you Momma .HAVE FUN IN Heaven with Daddy. Please come visit me
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
August 10, 2013
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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