Willye Pearl

Williams

Ms. Willye Pearl "Bill" Williams, age 70., a native of Jackson, AL and a resident of Riverdale, GA. was born December 29, 1942 to the parentage of the late Mr. Willie James and Mrs. Luree Dubose James. she departed this life July 21, 2013 at Southern Regional Hospital, Riverdale, GA.

"Bill", as she was affectionately known, united with the Mt. Olive #2 Baptist Church at an early age. Later in life she moved to New York after being married and starting a family. She later returned to Jackson and made her home there amongst a host of family and friends. Bill was a loving sister, aunt , and friend. Being the youngest of three sisters, she was often in the care of her two sisters who loved her and cherished her. Her sister Rose was a dedicated care giver until she passed. Bill later moved to Georgia so she could close to her eldest sister Annette. Bill was loved by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Williams, and a sister, Rose Marie McKenzie.

She is survived by one daughter, Michelle (Timothy) Williams-Dean of Spartanburg, SC; one sister, Annette (Jerome) Bettis of Lithonia, GA; a brother-in-law, William "Doe" McKenzie of Jackson, AL; two grandchildren, Jasmine Christina Dean and Timothy Deron Dean; devoted friends, Jessie Stewart, Leepoleon Dixon, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, and other friends.

Services will be held Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home Chapel; Reverend Karen Bettis-Davis, eulogist. Viewing Friday, 2-6 p.m.; viewing also Saturday, 10-11 a.m. Following the burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of Mt. Olive #2. Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home.