Jannie Mae Bagley Williams

As a teenager, Jannie accepted Christ and was baptized. She became a devoted member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, where her faith blossomed and grew.

Jannie later met the love of her life, Clarence Lee Williams Sr., and they were united in holy matrimony on November 11, 1958. From that moment on, Jannie and Clarence were inseparable, united in their passion for both family and church.

Together, they served faithfully at Mount Horeb Baptist Church and Morning Star Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, under the leadership of Pastor S.H. Smith. As First Lady, Jannie also served as the music minister at Unity Missionary Baptist Church, where her husband pastored. She further shared her musical gifts as a clinician for the Baptist Mission District. After the passing of her husband, she united with the Luke Church Humble under the leadership of Dr. Timothy Sloan, until her health failed and God called her home.

Jannie was a true warrior in her faith—steadfast, humble, and unwavering in her commitment to God’s calling. She served as a spiritual mentor, a women’s ministry leader, and a pillar of support to both her husband and their congregation. Her heart overflowed with love for God’s people, and she lived out her Christian values with grace and purpose.

Jannie’s life was an inspiration to all who knew her. She raised her children in ministry and ministered to all to embrace their love for Christ, serving as a Christ-like, contagious example of faith in action.

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, Jannie departed this life peacefully at home, surrounded by love ones.

Jannie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Lee Williams Sr.; her parents, Hubert and Hannah Bagley; her twin brother, Joyce Bagley and brother Hillary Bagley who was also a twin.” two daughters, Pamela Ann Williams and Deborah Joyce Brown; one great-grandson; one great-great-grandson; and one great-great-granddaughter.

She leaves to cherish her memory: Her sister, Arie Miller age 102, Daughters: Sherry Williams Andrews (Amel), Tanya Wilson (Artis), Briggitte Adams, Janete Reason (James), adopted daughter: Jo Allison Green, son Clarence Williams Jr., stepson William Coopwood, nephew Darius Miller, son n law, Gerald Adams, twenty-eight grandchildren, forty-one great grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, her former Unity church family, a host of other relatives, family, and dear friends.

Jannie was deeply loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her legacy of love, service, and unwavering faith will live on in the hearts of many.

A visitation will be held at The Luke Church, located at 2380 S Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77396, on July 25, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

The Celebration of Life will follow at the same venue from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

The committal service will take place at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm on July 25, 2025.