Joan Smith Williams

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday August 2, 2025, at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Macland Chapel, in Powder Springs GA, with Russell Lester officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the hour of the service.

Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, GA.

Mrs. Williams was a retired real estate agent and broker with Coldwell Banker and was a longtime member of Fair Oaks Methodist Church where she served in many areas, her favorite as teacher of her beloved “Pairs & Spares” Sunday school class which she taught for decades.

Mrs. Williams is survived by her two daughters, Julie Lester (Bob) of Dallas, GA, Jennifer Kirk of Powder Springs, GA; four grandchildren, Robert Lester (Amy) of Dallas, GA, Russell Lester (Jessica) of Acworth, GA, Andrew Kirk of Powder Springs, GA, India Kirk of Charleston, S.C. five great grandchildren, Anna, Lauren, Kristen, Grace, Isaac Lester; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Williams is preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years; Mr. Talmadge “T.L.” Williams, and their son, Terry Lee Williams.