Sunrise, September 4, 1950 – Sunset, January 25, 2020
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7
Marion Louise Williams entered this life on September 4, 1950 and departed on January 25, 2020. She was born to the late Jack B. Williams and Henrietta C. Williams in Hume, VA. She received her early education from the Fauquier County Schools. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age at Mt. Morris Baptist Church in Hume VA. As an adult, Marion joined the Antioch Baptist Church in Washington, DC, where Dr. William H. Gibbs served as the Senior Pastor. Later she found the Ifa Religion and gained great peace and comfort as a follower.
Marion retired in 2013, after 40 years of tireless work at The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). She was an active participant in her workers union. Marion planned numerous union conventions to inform union workers about their rights. She also organized protests and attended others to continue fighting for the rights of union workers. Marion was very proud and honored to help organize and work on the first election team for the 44th President of the United States, President Barack H. Obama.
Marion is preceded in death by her daughter Franya Lynn Cook; her sisters Jacquelin C. Williams and Dian E. Cook; and her brother, Leon H. Williams. She leaves to mourn her brothers, Rev. Ralph J. Williams and Andre B. Williams; her nieces Melissa C. Queen, Salena M. Johnson and Patrice M. Carter; and nephews Willie Johnson,III, Ralph J. Williams, Jr. and Eugene E. Cook, Jr.; and a host of great nieces and nephews, two great-great nieces, one great-great nephew and a host of relatives and friends.
Marion was a kind and generous woman who loved life and valued her family and friends. She loved to travel, relax around her swimming pool and spend time with her dogs Max and Boss.
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