Submitted by: Dan Rich

Willie M. Williams

Dec. 9, 1950 - Dec. 11, 2000

South Bend Tribune 12/17/2000

Mrs. Willie M. Williams, 50, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister who resided in Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 11, 2000. On Dec. 9, 1950, in South Bend, Ind., she was born to the union of Willie and Verneader Robinson. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Robinson; and by her sister, Rose Robinson-Coleman. After graduating from Washington High School, she went on to Indiana State University where she received her bachelor of science degree. Following her career path, she was employed by the Franklin County Department on Aging. In 1964 she accepted Christ and united with the Greater Friendship Baptist Church, South Bend. After moving to Columbus, she joined the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in 1980, where she was faithful in her worship and praise, was a member of the Loyal Ladies Ministry, and served as assistant church clerk. Loving family members who will cherish her memory include her devoted husband of more than 21 years, R. Darryl Williams; two sons, Reginald D. Williams II and Kalen R. Williams; her mother, Verneader Robinson of South Bend; two brothers, Eugene Robinson of Detroit and Richard Robinson of South Bend; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Mrs. Williams will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, at Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Alford's Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.