Friends may pay their respects from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p. m. Friday, January 8, 2021, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. In light of the current pandemic, face masks and social distancing are required.
Jennie was a long-time employee of Sears and a faithful member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Elm City. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Surviving are her son, Wilbur Williams Jr. (Nicole); seven grandsons, Trey (Megan), John, Brooks (Jessica), Ryan, Jackson, Chip and Jordan; three great-grandchildren, Esten, Burton and Alex; one sister, Mary Brewer; a son-in-law, Roff Grimes; and two sisters-in-law, Nancy Pridgen and Audrey Pridgen.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur P. Williams, Sr.; her daughter, Diane Grimes; and her parents and two brothers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 5326 London Church Rd., Elm City, NC 27822.
Funeral services are under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.thomasyelverton.com.