Amelia Drake Williams, 74, of Columbus, GA passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Columbus Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Parkhill Cemetery with Bishop Larry Gilyard, Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday December 3, 2019 from 6:00-8:00pm, at Striffler-Hamby.
Mrs. Williams was born October 8, 1945 in Columbus, GA, the daughter of the late Andrew and Irene Drake. She married Mr. Herman Earl Williams on August 18, 1962 and the short time they spent together before his passing was cherished. Amelia had a career as a bookkeeper and secretary for Phenix Christian School at First Assembly of God in Phenix City, AL. Her time there meant so much she help shape the lives of so many students, and still kept up with them even into adulthood.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Survivors include two children, Jeff Williams and Bradley Williams (Kinsey); two grandchildren, David Garrett Williams and Adriana Williams all of Columbus, GA and three brothers, Paul Drake of Marion Co., Tim Drake of Waverly Hall, GA, and Mike Drake of Walker Co., GA.
In lieu of flowers, the family request friends and family to make donations to the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness, or American Heart Association. Striffler-Hamby is entrusted with the arrangements; you may offer your condolences by visiting www.shcolumbus.com
