Louise Vick Williams
February 25, 1928 ~ May 7, 2017
BURLINGTON - Louise Vick Williams, age 89, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 in McLeansville, NC. Born in Nash County, NC on February 25, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Burton Vick, Sr. and Mary Ola Vick. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Ernest Clayton Williams; and brother, E. B. Vick, Jr.
Louise graduated from Red Oak High School and was a dedicated wife and mother. She worked as a licensed cosmetologist for many years in Enfield. Louise was a longtime member of Enfield Baptist Church and later of Benvenue Baptist Church of Rocky Mount. In her later years she enjoyed spending time with family and taking trips with her daughters every year. She especially enjoyed her great grandchildren during the last several years while residing in the Burlington area.
Louise leaves behind to cherish her memory, three daughters, Vicki Craft and husband, Jay, of Gibsonville, NC; Patricia Tessnear and husband, Dr. Eddie Tessnear, of Wilson, NC; and Gail Hockemeyer and husband, Steve, of Indianapolis, IN; six grandchildren, Jonathan Craft, Beth Hathcock, Erin Tessnear, Scott Hockemeyer, Laura Hockemeyer, and Alexa Hockemeyer; and four great-grandchildren, Wesley Craft, Wyatt Craft, Rileigh Hathcock, and Reese Hathcock.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Cemetery in Enfield, NC. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Federation of the Blind of North Carolina for Wilson County, 202 Ridge Road, Wilson, NC 27896, Attn: Patricia Tessnear.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Friday 5/12, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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23 Justice Branch Road
Enfield, NC 27823
Saturday 5/13, 2:00 pm
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My heartfelt sympathy to Patricia, Vicki, and Gail. Your mom was a very sweet lady and I’m so glad I had the chance to know her while growing up in Enfield Baptist Church. God be with you. -Debby Armstrong
I was saddened to hear of Louise’s death. I remember her from Benvenue Baptist. She was a beautiful lady in every since of the word. Missed her so much when she had to move. Never forgot her sweet spirit and smile. My thoughts and prayers are with her family in their great loss. God bless.
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Louise was very dear to me and held a very special place in my heart. She loved you all very much, Vicki, Trish, Gail, Jay, all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, everyday she was thanking God how she was blessed to have you all ,I thank God for the time we shared with this special person I called mama Lou, you be missed love, Varry.
My heart felt condolences go to Patricia, Vicki, and Gail. May peace and God’s blessings be with you. Eddie Weaver
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Dear Vicki, Patricia, and Gail. Jim and I were so saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. She is in a better place now. May all the happy memories give you all comfort during this sad time. Jim and Cheryl Horstman