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WILLIAMS, MATTIE LUE (Age 92)
On May 19, 2003, the wife of the late Dr. Chancellor Williams, African historian, made her transition. She nurtured her children and grandchildren as well as friends and neighbors. Mrs Williams lived in the "White House" of Deanwood for more than 68 years in Northeast Washington. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, family dinners, shopping for bargains and sightseeing by car. Preceding Mrs. Williams' journey Home were sons, Chancellor Williams Jr., Dorthan Williams, Curtis Williams, Elroy C. Williams, Jerome Williams and daughter, Dorothy Rose. She leaves to honor her memory sons, Rev. John V. Williams, Robert C. Williams, C. James Williams; daughters, Marjorie Constentine, Bernice Williams, Dr. Mattie Collins, Hattie Phillips and Aressa V. Williams. There are 32 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 37 great-great-grandchildren, two nieces and a host of friends and neighbors. Friends may call at the First Baptist Church of Deanwood, 1008 45th St. N.E., Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 23, from 9 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements by HENRY S. WASHINGTON & SONS.
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for Mattie Williams
Kasandra Shuler
March 20, 2021
LIVE YOU MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY BUT DOING WELL.
Cyd Johnson
May 27, 2003
Kassandra Williams-Schuler and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to comfort you during your time of loss.
Cyd Charisse Johnson
Navy Metro Chapter
Vice President
carrie henson
May 27, 2003
Kassandra, God never makes a mistake
he know our heart how much we can take. my prayers are with you and your family.
love you
Carrie
Roslynn Johnson
May 23, 2003
Kassandra (Williams-Shuler) and Family - You have my deepest sympathy. May the memories of your mother and grandmother help you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you. May God Bless.
Joyce Bullock-Gibson
May 23, 2003
Kassandra (Williams-Shuler), and the Williams family, how blessed you are to have had your dear mother and grandmother with you to build many years of memories. May God continue to bless all of you.
Joyce Bullock-Gibson
Crystal Thompson
May 23, 2003
Our prayers are with Kassandra Williams-Shuler and her family.
Navy Metro Chapter BIG
RONALD / ELLEN WILLIAMS
May 22, 2003
ABSENT FROM THE BODY,PRESENT WITH THE LORD.
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