Vivian Mae Eller Williams, 94 of Newton, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1st, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on February 9th, 1932, in Catawba County, NC, Vivian was the daughter of the late George T. Eller and Bessie Woody Eller. Vivian was a member of Hickory Pentecostal Holiness Church. She worked in furniture at Leathercraft of Conover, NC for 30 years. She retired at age 70. She loved to make cakes and completed 38 coloring books in 7.5 years.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Arlet C. Williams; her 2 sons, Lanny M. Williams and Jimmy G. Williams, as well as her 4 brothers, Dayton, A.C., Harold, and Virgil and 4 sisters, Gladys, Willadean, Linday, and Doris.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Elaine W. Smith and husband, David; her daughter-in-law, Kathy Williams of Stoney Point; 5 grandchildren, Greg Williams and wife, Chasity, Shelley Davis and husband, Chad, Melissa Moore and husband, Timothy, Nicholas Smith, and Jacob Smith; 13 great grandchildren, Colby, Natalie, Rylee Davis, Taylor, Camden, Xander Williams, Destiny Stiles, Jake Moore and wife, Chantelle, Micailah Moore-Bettencourt and husband, Jordan, Grace, Ethan, Anna, Nate Bogoni; great-great grandchildren, Aoldie Johnson, Hadley, Lainey Moore, and Samuel Moore-Bettencourt.
Receiving of friends will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at 1:00 pm.
A graveside service will take place at Catawba Memorial Park following the visitation with Pastor Richard Tucker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hickory Pentecostal Holiness Church at 2105 3rd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Williams Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funeral & Cremations.
