Vennie Williams

Age 91 Greensboro, North Carolina

Vennie Ree (Gibson) Williams, born on March 3, 1933, in Chester, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on December 25, 2024, at her residence in Greensboro, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished daughter of the late Ammie Lee Kurtz (Gibson) and Guy Gibson. Vennie gave her life to Christ at an early age, a commitment that guided her throughout her life. She moved to Albion, Michigan, where she attended school and met the love of her life, Roosevelt Williams. They were united in marriage on July 26, 1953, and their union was blessed with three children. A devoted member of Gethsemane Church of God in Christ in Albion for many years, Vennie faithfully served under the leadership of the late Elder James S. Lee and her nephew Elder Eustice Williams. She was an active participant in the church choir and various auxiliaries and dedicated countless hours to the church kitchen alongside Mrs. Annie Mae Crenshaw. Vennie worked as a cook for Albion Public Schools for over 30 years before retiring in 2003. Following her retirement, she moved to Danville, Illinois with her late sister Fairly Lee Dunbar. There, she attended St. James Free Will Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Elder Peter Samuel Davis. As her health began to decline, she relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina. Vennie leaves behind a legacy of love and faith cherished by her daughter Nadine Williams; granddaughters Yolanda Williams, Amber Williams, and Andreial Williams; great-grandchildren Aria Woodhouse and Genesis Woodhouse; sister Mae Lizzy White; sister-in-law Lorane Gant; daughter-in-law Mattie Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Roosevelt B Williams; sons Oswald Butch Williams and Millard D. Williams; sisters Cleyon Davidson; Fairly Lee Dunbar; brothers Guy Gibson, Hermon Gibson, Andrew Gibson, and Milton Gibson. Vennie’s unwavering faith and devotion to family will forever be remembered by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort and peace to those she leaves behind.

Home going services for Ms. Williams will take place on Friday, January 17, 2025 with family hour at 11AM until the time of service at 12PM at Grace Temple Church of God in Christ, 711 Grace St., Albion, MI.

She will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Agusta, MI on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:30AM.