Mary L. Williams “There’s a place of quite rest near the heart of God”

Sunrise: April 6, 1931 Sunset: September 9, 2019

Saturday, September 14, 2019 ~ 11:00am Big Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church

2804 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Pastor, D.L. Williams

Celebrating the Life and Memory of

Pallbearers

Avery Harris Terrance Evans II

Terrell Evans Johnny Williams

Aaron Goodman Fred Williams Jr.

Expression of Gratitude

On behalf of the family of the late Mary L. Williams, we would like to

express our appreciation to everyone for their acts of kindness, prayers

and words of comfort during this time of bereavement. Thank you for

sharing with us in celebrating our Mother and honoring her

at her “Homegoing Service!” May God bless each of you.

Professional Services Entrusted to Beach Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

4456 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 www.beachfuneralservices.com

Kevin A. Sanderlin, Funeral Director/Owner Amore C. Sanderlin, Funeral Director/Manager Designed as a service of Beach Funeral & Cremation

Obituary

On September 9, 2019 while surrounded by family members, the Lord

dispatched his angels of Love to beckon home to rest our beloved mother, Mrs.

Mary L. Williams. Mrs. Williams was born on April 6, 1931 in Palmyra, NC

and was the daughter of the late Mr. Charles H. and Mrs. Helen Saunders.

Mrs. Williams was a housewife who faithfully cared for all ten of her

children while her husband of over 61 years, Edward G. Williams served in

the US Navy for twenty years. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist

Church for over 31 years and served the Missionary Ministry and the

Women’s Club Ministry. She was also an active member of the Eurkea Lodge

for over 13 years.

Mrs. Williams was a loving wife and mother who absolutely was

always there for her family. She taught her children that family was first, and

should always protect, love and help each other. She would tell people that

“You can say anything you want about me, but you better not mess with my

children.” Yes, she defiantly loved her children. Mom’s house was the hangout

for the neighborhood children. A lot of them called her mom. If someone was

hungry, she would feed them. Mrs. Williams also helped to raise her

grandchildren. They knew that they could go to her for advice or anything that

they needed. She made sure that her children and grandchildren were active

in the community, sports and church. Mrs. Williams will be dearly missed by

her family and neighbors. We love you Yes, yet GOD loves you best!!! Rest in

Heaven Mother.

Mrs. Williams is preceded by her husband, Edward G. Williams Sr.;

sons, Richard C. Williams, Joseph L. Williams; great grandchild, Christopher

P. Ross.

She leaves to cherish her fondest memories her children, Helen L.

Evans (Terrance), Martha A. Williams, Edward G. Williams Jr. (Jean), Mary

L. White, Linda L. Powell, Nancy D. Branch, Theresa A. Harris, Fredrick A.

Williams, 23 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, four great-great

grandchildren; one sister, Pastor Willie Mae Clark; aunts, Ms. Lillian

Daniels, Ms. Elgia Caine and a host of relatives and friends.

Order of Service

Music Prelude

Processional ………………………………………… Clergy and Family

Hymn of Praise ……………………………………………………. Choir

Scripture Reading

Old Testament ……………………………………… Mr. Willie Williams

New Testament ……………………….……….. Pastor Earnest Coleman

Prayer of Comfort ……………………………… Reverend John Cherry

Tribute …………...…………….. Mrs. Arrica Goodman, Granddaughter

Acknowledgements ……………..…….. Mr. Riley H. Ross III, Grandson

Silent Reading of the Obituary

Reflections (two Minutes)

Praise dance tribute …………....... Ms. Shanika Powell, Granddaughter

& Mrs. Monterra Williams, Granddaughter

Sermonic Selection ……………………………. Evangelist Judy Cooper

Eulogy ………………...……………...……... Pastor James G Evans, III

Norton Ave Baptist Church, Bristol, PA 19007

Recessional Hymn ………………………………..……………….. Choir

Interment

Calvary Cemetery, St Julian Avenue, Norfolk VA

Repast

Piney Grove Baptist Church

Fellowship Hall