Minnie Pearl Williams
November 5, 1928 ~ March 24, 2013
Minnie Pearl Williams, age 84, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 24, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born in Greene County on November 05, 1928 to the late Daniel Gusta Walston and Nannie Walston Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband Clarence Mitchell Williams Sr. who died March 18, 2005; brothers, Dalton, Runie, Edward, Carl, T.D., and Guy Walston; and sisters, Louise Ranes, Martha Jones and Marie Johnson.
Spending most of her life in Rocky Mount. Minnie attended Bassett School, Rocky Mount Senior High and Washington Lee High School in Washington DC for only a year where she loved participating in the marching band and being a member of the Tau Alpha Chi Sorority. After moving back to Rocky Mount, Minnie studied at the Carolina School of Commerce Business.
Minnie worked at Comer Oil Company, Gulf Distributor for 26 years. Minnie and her husband Mitchell started Williams and Lamm Electrical Company where she served as Corporate Secretary for 37 years.
A faithful member of First United Methodist Church, Minnie was also a member of the Altrusa Club and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed many lunches with her "Jugs" (Just Us Girls) and her high school supper club. Class of 47.
A loving, generous and caring person, Minnie helped many friends and charities throughout the years.
Minnie is survived by her son, Clarence Mitchell Williams Jr. (wife); grandchildren, Deborah Williams, Scotty Mitchell Williams (Michelle) and Bradley Williams; great-grandchildren, Randy Conner, Emily Williams, Austin Williams and Thomas Ezzell. Also surviving are sisters, Sybil Bunn and Dora Haggard (Frank) of Rocky Mount; sisters-in-law, Jewel Williams and Gisela Walston; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Minnie will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1:00pm with Reverend Dr. Frank Haggard and Rev. Tom Greener officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Doug Slater, Donna and staff and also to Iva Mae Lawrence for the care and support shown to Minnie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys and Girls Home School, P.O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw NC 28450 or the United Methodist Retirement Home, 100 Hickory Street, Greenville NC 27858.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 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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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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To the family of Minnie Williams I was very sorry to read of Minnie’s death. I will miss her, as she was so good about keeping me up to date on the Braswell family. Please know that I am thinking of you during this sad time. John J. Braswell
I thought the world of Minnie. She was a bright spot where ever she was. I will miss her greatly. Missy
I am so thankful for having the privilege to have known Miss Minnie! She was one sweet lady! So thoughtful, so caring! I enjoyed my visits with her in person as well as by phone. She was a wonderful neighbor. There must be a red hat group in heaven where she can chat with those fine ladies. Love you Miss Minnie! From one red hatter to another! Margaret Cobb, Hat Sisters for Christ
I had the privilege of knowing Minnie through the Altrusa Club. She was a very caring lady who always had a smile for you! I will miss her! Pat Joyner, April 25, 2013
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