Olivia C. Williams

Olivia C. Williams, 89, went to be with her Lord on August 17, 2009. She had lived in the Norfolk, Virginia area since 1943 and was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church, formerly known as Broad Creek Village Baptist Church for 59 years. She was a faithful servant to the church having served as a Young Married Adult Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Intermediate Department Director, YWA Director and WMU Director and participated and supported many church activities. She had retired from Norfolk City Public Schools having worked at Lake Taylor High School as an Information Specialist for twenty-one years. She was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Berkley Chapter # 52. Mrs. Williams was born in Alberta, Brunswick County, Virginia on November 27, 1919, and was the daughter of the late George Gregory and Annie M. Callis. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, James Bernard Williams and 3 sons; W. Randall Williams, James Vernon Williams and George M. Williams, Sr. She is survived by 1 son, D. Wayne Williams and his wife Sandra of Cornelius, North Carolina, Ms. Joann Williams, of Richmond, Va, former wife of George M. Williams, Mrs. Frances Coleman of Madison Heights, Virginia, former wife of James Vernon Williams and Mrs. Barbara Henry of Kernersville, North Carolina, former wife of W. Randall Williams; 8 grandchildren; Shannon Reynolds, Laura Sita, Michelle Brady and husband Scott, George M. Williams, Jr., Kenneth Williams and wife Laura, Chad Williams and wife Sabrina, Patrick Peebles and wife Loraine, Todd Peebles and wife Angela; 17 great grandchildren, one niece, Ms. Deborah V. Tanner of Kenbridge, Virginia, and many, many friends. She was a very caring and loving person to her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Janice and Eddie Baily for all their kindness and love shown to Olivia and family.` A funeral will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at Virginia Heights Baptist Church, 1251 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, Virginia with the Rev. Dr. Jerry Vintinner conducting the services.Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia. The family will receive friend and relatives at the Woodlawn Funeral Home on Thursday from 7-8:30 pm. The family may be reached at the residence in Norfolk, Virginia. Memorial donations may be made to the Mission Fund at Virginia Heights Baptist Church 1251 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line at www.woodlawngroup.com.