Condolences to your family. May God strengthen you during this difficult time. We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your daughter “April”. Please know that we are here if you should need anything. 

Where there is Faith, there is Hope
Where there is Hope, there is Love
Where there is Love, there is Peace
Where there is Peace, there is God
Where there is God, there is no need…

Love,
Sharon and Ignacio Escoto
❤️🙏🏼

Sheree
Childhood friend/Family
 Words cannot express! Praying for you all and I love you all❤️

My deepest condolences to the McLaurin and Williams families.  My thoughts and prayers are with you. GOD will give you the strength and comfort you need.  Love you guys.
Alison Bender Bowling and Family

From:  Administration, Staff and Residents of New Hope Youth Center. 

We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Family of Mrs. Williams. For years working with Mrs. Williams was nothing short of wonderful. We understood that her job was not an easy one at times but she always came to us with a smile and a caring spirit for our residents.  Her presence in meetings, ARDs as well as those tough phone calls about our residents were always filled with solutions beneficial for all. Her absence is felt and she will be missed by us all. 
Job well done Mrs. Williams. 

Ms Jeneen, Mrs. Zimmie, Staff & Residents of New Hope Youth Center

Dear Mrs. Williams,

I was heartbroken to hear about your loss, and I wanted to reach out with my deepest condolences. Before you were Mrs. Williams, I knew you as Mama McLaurin—and to this day, that’s still who you are in my heart. You showed up for me when no one else did. Through every wild, chaotic moment and all my crazy antics, you loved me anyway. You never judged, only guided. You saw something in me that I’m still trying to find for myself.
Even after I graduated from Foster , you never stopped watching over me. You were always a quiet, powerful presence—an anchor—and you’re the reason I found my calling in the career path at school. You truly changed my life.
I’ll never forget the way we met. You loved telling that story to anyone I brought around—and honestly, it always made me laugh too. I was so moody back then, but you would just drop one of your famous “mic drop” speeches on me. I didn’t want to hear it at the time, but you were right. Every single time.
Thank you for being that light in my life. I will carry your love and wisdom with me always.

With all my love,
Sheridan

I will miss you, April.  You fought bravely. Both you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. See you on the other side.

Dearest Robin, Vic, Ashley, Skylar, Derrick and Family, 

Our hearts ache for all of you. With your enduring love and support, April now stands in the grace of our Lord at total peace and harmony in love. We deeply miss the light that she gave to this world and everyone one of us who knew her. God blessed us with her 43 years ago and we have faith in his promise and trust his plan❤️ May it comfort you to know April is together with Uncles Bud, Sonny, Charles, Chirley and so many loving McLaurin's who sit in eternal freedom with Jesus Christ in God's own Peace. In and through our faith, we will continue to love each other and one day embrace April, again. 

In Christ, Love You All. 

- Janie, Cassandra, Christen & Christopher McLaurin

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your loved one.

The first time I met April, I immediately loved her! She was direct, to the point and real! A girl after my own heart. I loved her ability to say exactly what she thought and stay true to herself. I relished in her sarcastic humor and comical refusal for personal contact.  She was one of the strongest and most beautiful women I’ve had pleasure of knowing.  It was so sweet to witness April’s connection with her beautiful son Myles. She wanted nothing more than to be a mother. Although she was taken from us way too soon! I’m thankful that God blessed her with Myles before calling her home. Poor Myles better not even think about stepping out of line. We know Mamma is watching from above and she will NOT be embarrassed! 😂 
Love and miss you always April 💕
-Lindsay Forshee

Vic, Robin and entire family,
Our hearts aches for you and your family.  Rosie and I pray that as the months and years pass you all will find peace in the beautiful memories you all created together. April’s light will continue to shine in all the lives she touched.
Sending you love and strength as God protects you during this unimaginable loss.

Roosevelt and Betty Jackson

Vic and Robin,
       Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time to your family. The PXD IAEEC team is thinking of you guys during this difficult time. 

PXD IAEEC

Hi Vic & Robin,

I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I’m lifting your entire family up and know that you are loved and God’s protection is around you.

Love you,
Sherita Wallace

My sincere condolences to the McLaurin Family. Praying that the LORD WILL STRENGTHEN YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. We  LOVE IYOU

Marty & Elia Fortenberry 
Jackson, MS

Vic & Robin,

So sorry to hear about your daughter April.  May God heal your broken hearts.  May you be comforted with all the good memories your families shared with April. 

Archie & Stella Maes

From THE MARK and PORTER FAMILY:
Vic and Robin 
We are all so sorry about your daughter! Believe us when we say we know how you feel! Remember when we lost Candace (Cal’s daughter), then Cal, and then Mama! So all we can say is that GOD GOT THIS! We love you and your family!

THE CLASS of 1975 sends love and heartfelt condolences to our friends Victor, Robin and Family.  There are no words to express our sorrow but God’s Word can bring comfort, hope and strength.  Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

God bless, Patricia Goff Dedeaux and Class of ‘75

We were saddened to hear of April's passing, and we're sending caring thoughts and love your way. May you find comfort, peace, and strength in Jesus as you navigate through this challenging period. 

With sincere condolences,
Your cousins
Mildred, Donald Ray, Carolyn, Roscoe Jr., Samuel, Sandra Fay, Angela, and Deral

Robin, Vic, Monk, Ronald, April’s husband and son and extended family.  The Dedeaux family is so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, prayers, hugs are with you all during this difficult time. We pray 🙏🏼 for God’s strength and comfort to you all. Love Always 🫶🏾

Dolly & Family 🌹

The Arturis Spencer family send our condolences and prayers to the family. May The Lord comfort you in your time of grief.

April, we grew apart as teenagers do after high school but you always stayed in my heart. I think back on the good times we had and can only cherish those memories.  Believe it or not, you gave me the idea to be an attorney, so thank you. Thank you for being my friend and inspiring me early on to be who I am today. Please say hello to Ryan for me! One day we will all be together again! For the family,  I send sincere condolences. I can only imagine the pain you are going through. If there's anything I can do, please let me know. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

The Gutter Family
 Vic, Robin and family, we are deeply  saddened  to hear April passed. Please accept our heartfelt Condolences . 
  Love,
Brenda, Linda, George and Hollie

Vic and Robin and family, we are truly saddened by the loss of April. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

Lawrence, Irma, Brandon, and Jamie Walker

Sending love and comfort to April's entire family from the Taylors (Twanda, Tanaka, Alexia, and Ondrea).

April was a lovely, woman. She was just the perfect person for one of my best friends (Derrick Williams). April was always in great spirits any time that we interacted and I will miss her questions that she had for me to gauge my opinion when Derrick and her were debating about a topic. 

Derrick, Myles and her family have my deepest condolences and prayers. I will continue to pray for the family and offer my support to them.

OBITUARY

April McLaurin Williams

December 9, 1981 – April 14, 2025

Katy Funeral Home

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