Celebrating the life of
Lucy Beatrice Williams
May 05, 1936 - June 18, 2011
Lucy Beatrice "Bea" Edwards Williams
Lucy Beatrice Williams, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 18, 2011, at home surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Crawfordville, GA on May 5, 1936 to the late Thomas F. and Pearl Yearwood Edwards. She was a strong Christian woman and was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. Mrs. Williams was a sales representative for Avon for over 19 years.
She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 56 years, Franklin H. Williams, Jr., five children and their spouses, Dianne Williams England Gary, Tommy Williams Sarah, Jeff Williams Sheila, Chuck Williams Molly, and Cindy Williams Stavely Chris, grandchildren, Chris England, Kayce E. True, Andrew England, Jennifer Williams, James Williams, Shelby Stavely, and Marissa Stavely, great-grandchildren, Kayla England, Allie England, and Hailey England, her brother, Charles Edwards, and sister, Alice Kimbrel, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Burial will follow in Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery on Dean Forest Road.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah or the American Cancer Society.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I am really sorry for your family's loss. God Bless your entire family.
- Christopher Peña, Navarre Beach, FL
I'm so sorry for your loss, and your Family are in my prayers.
- Dennis Chance, Asheville, NC
Sorry for the loss of your Mother. Wishing you peace and confort during this time.
- Steve Young, Mills River, NC
Chuck & The Willilams Family ~ Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your Mom. May the wonderful memories of her remain in your heart until you see her again in eternity with our Lord. God Bless you and your family, may God put his loving arms around you all ~
- Deb Chamberlin, Rincon,, GA
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences and let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
- Steve Schmidlin, Asheville, NC
Bea, I never got the chance to get to know you the way I would have liked to. What little time I got with you provided me with the chance to see where your families heart, compassion, and honesty comes from, as I believe family is a reflection of the parents. And I believe my beautiful fiance, and your granddaughter is also a reflection of you. I adore her, and I promise to you now that I will make sure she is taken care of until the day I get to see you again. We love you Bea, and you will be missed. Randy Watkins
- Randy Watkins, Charlotte, NC
To my Dearest Uncle FH and special cousins....Each of you mean the world to me and my family. My heart is broken from not only the loss of Aunt Bea, but because I know the heartache each of you are bearing at this time. Aunt Bea was such a very special person in my life as well as the lives of my six sisters. We each cherish our memories of time spent with her. My mother, Alice, loves her so very much and always smiles when she speaks of her 'Sister Bea'. My sisters and I are here for each you, as we all wait until it is our turn to laugh with her again in our heavenly home. I just hope when we get there, and see her, we all remember our manners and NOT RUN when we see her again, or she will put our names on her chalkboard...then we'll be in big trouble : I love you all so very much...
- Bobbie Matthews, North Augusta, SC
I had no idea that many years ago, when Frank and I began working together, not only would I gain a co-worker, I would gain a life long friend and the friendship of his soul mate, Bea, and the family. What Bea has given can never be lost. Cherish it and praise God for his gift of Bea.
- Josh B. Kirvin, Sr., Warner Robins, GA
Dearest Uncle F.H., Diane, Tommy, Jeff, Chuck and Cindy my heart is with you. I will miss talkimg to Aunt Bea. We laughed and I sang very badly. Aunt Bea was a beautiful person. I will miss her terribly. I loved her very much.
- Judy Kimbrel Dunn, Pembroke Pines, FL
Mama All that I am, and all that I will ever be, I learned from you; caring for others, devotion to family, and the importance of giving it all even when the odds are stacked against you. During your heroic battle against Cancer, you told me you were doing it all for your kids and Daddy. Mama, you don't have to fight any more. You have earned your rest and your beautiful new body. We will have you in our hearts forever, and we will see you again. I could not have asked for a better Mother. Chuck
- Chuck Williams, Savannah, GA
Tommy and family, My sincere condolences in the passing of your mother. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God's blessings to each of you. Arlo Jennings, PhD
- Arlo Jennings, PhD, Asheville, NC
To the family of Ms. Bea Williams: She was a wonderful woman and very dear to each of you. She is now in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus where there is no sorrow or pain. God Bless you each during this very sad time of loss and know we will spend eternity with her in heaven. With love, Lee A friend of Chuck and Molly at work.
- Lee McCoy, Pembroke, GA
Cindy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless and keep you,and give you strength through this tough time
- Kathy Dust, savannah, GA
Tommy I'll keep your family in my prayers. Melvin
- Melvin Holloway, asheville, NC
To all of the family of Beatrice, My thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone one of you. I was so glad to have met her and gotten to know her through her daughter,Cindy Stavely, whom I've known for almost 22 years. I will keep each and everyone one of you in my prayers through this difficult time. With Love and Prayers, Jennifer King
- Jennifer King, Blacksburg, SC
My heart and prayers go out deeply for all the family and friends of Aunt Bea. She was such a loving friend to so many. Her touch effected so many too. Will love and Miss you deeply Aunt Bea
- Terri Saturday, Lincolnton, GA
Tommy and family, We pray that God will help you all through this time of sorrow. The memories of your mother will never leave you, and the grace of God will one day allow you to be reunited with her.
- Charlie and Ann LaBaw, Fletcher, NC
sry for ur family's loss.
- Brenda Quick, Roseboro, NC
We are so sorry for the grief you all must be feeling. There are no words that can make this any easier. I understand from Jennifer that she was a wonderful lady in life and Im sure she is a beautiful angel in Heaven. May God be with your family.
- ML, Trish, and Sara Tubby, Belmont, NC
To all of the Williams family: I am honored to have been present at Bea's peaceful and beautiful passing. I am so thankful that all five of her children were there around her, and that each of us got to look in her eyes a mere hour before she passed, and it was obvious she knew we were there. Thank you for always making me feel at home. I wish I was not so far away during the memorial service, please know that I am there in spirit.
- Molly Williams, Pooler, GA
I love you momma and will miss you dearly. I look forward to seeing you again one day, love Jeff.
- Jeff Williams, Concord, NC
Granny you will be missed, we love you bunches and I will never forget the times that I have shared with you making pretend green beans and salads in those wooden bowls that you and Grand-daddy bought for all of us grand kids. We love you so much Granny!!! You always have a special place in mine and James' hearts. Day in and day out you will be remembered by how awesome you are as our Grandmother to us, we love you so much Granny. James will never forget the matchbox cars that you have bought for him and the other grandsons. Granny I still think that James still has some of them, and these are things that we will never let go of, they are forever in our hearts and memories.
- Jennifer and James Williams, Randy Watkins, Charlotte, NC
I am really sorry for your family's loss. God Bless your entire family.
- Christopher Peña, Navarre Beach, FL
I'm so sorry for your loss, and your Family are in my prayers.
- Dennis Chance, Asheville, NC
Sorry for the loss of your Mother. Wishing you peace and confort during this time.
- Steve Young, Mills River, NC
Chuck & The Willilams Family ~ Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your Mom. May the wonderful memories of her remain in your heart until you see her again in eternity with our Lord. God Bless you and your family, may God put his loving arms around you all ~
- Deb Chamberlin, Rincon,, GA
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences and let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
- Steve Schmidlin, Asheville, NC
Bea, I never got the chance to get to know you the way I would have liked to. What little time I got with you provided me with the chance to see where your families heart, compassion, and honesty comes from, as I believe family is a reflection of the parents. And I believe my beautiful fiance, and your granddaughter is also a reflection of you. I adore her, and I promise to you now that I will make sure she is taken care of until the day I get to see you again. We love you Bea, and you will be missed. Randy Watkins
- Randy Watkins, Charlotte, NC
To my Dearest Uncle FH and special cousins....Each of you mean the world to me and my family. My heart is broken from not only the loss of Aunt Bea, but because I know the heartache each of you are bearing at this time. Aunt Bea was such a very special person in my life as well as the lives of my six sisters. We each cherish our memories of time spent with her. My mother, Alice, loves her so very much and always smiles when she speaks of her 'Sister Bea'. My sisters and I are here for each you, as we all wait until it is our turn to laugh with her again in our heavenly home. I just hope when we get there, and see her, we all remember our manners and NOT RUN when we see her again, or she will put our names on her chalkboard...then we'll be in big trouble : I love you all so very much...
- Bobbie Matthews, North Augusta, SC
I had no idea that many years ago, when Frank and I began working together, not only would I gain a co-worker, I would gain a life long friend and the friendship of his soul mate, Bea, and the family. What Bea has given can never be lost. Cherish it and praise God for his gift of Bea.
- Josh B. Kirvin, Sr., Warner Robins, GA
Dearest Uncle F.H., Diane, Tommy, Jeff, Chuck and Cindy my heart is with you. I will miss talkimg to Aunt Bea. We laughed and I sang very badly. Aunt Bea was a beautiful person. I will miss her terribly. I loved her very much.
- Judy Kimbrel Dunn, Pembroke Pines, FL
Mama All that I am, and all that I will ever be, I learned from you; caring for others, devotion to family, and the importance of giving it all even when the odds are stacked against you. During your heroic battle against Cancer, you told me you were doing it all for your kids and Daddy. Mama, you don't have to fight any more. You have earned your rest and your beautiful new body. We will have you in our hearts forever, and we will see you again. I could not have asked for a better Mother. Chuck
- Chuck Williams, Savannah, GA
Tommy and family, My sincere condolences in the passing of your mother. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God's blessings to each of you. Arlo Jennings, PhD
- Arlo Jennings, PhD, Asheville, NC
To the family of Ms. Bea Williams: She was a wonderful woman and very dear to each of you. She is now in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus where there is no sorrow or pain. God Bless you each during this very sad time of loss and know we will spend eternity with her in heaven. With love, Lee A friend of Chuck and Molly at work.
- Lee McCoy, Pembroke, GA
Cindy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless and keep you,and give you strength through this tough time
- Kathy Dust, savannah, GA
Tommy I'll keep your family in my prayers. Melvin
- Melvin Holloway, asheville, NC
To all of the family of Beatrice, My thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone one of you. I was so glad to have met her and gotten to know her through her daughter,Cindy Stavely, whom I've known for almost 22 years. I will keep each and everyone one of you in my prayers through this difficult time. With Love and Prayers, Jennifer King
- Jennifer King, Blacksburg, SC
My heart and prayers go out deeply for all the family and friends of Aunt Bea. She was such a loving friend to so many. Her touch effected so many too. Will love and Miss you deeply Aunt Bea
- Terri Saturday, Lincolnton, GA
Tommy and family, We pray that God will help you all through this time of sorrow. The memories of your mother will never leave you, and the grace of God will one day allow you to be reunited with her.
- Charlie and Ann LaBaw, Fletcher, NC
sry for ur family's loss.
- Brenda Quick, Roseboro, NC
We are so sorry for the grief you all must be feeling. There are no words that can make this any easier. I understand from Jennifer that she was a wonderful lady in life and Im sure she is a beautiful angel in Heaven. May God be with your family.
- ML, Trish, and Sara Tubby, Belmont, NC
To all of the Williams family: I am honored to have been present at Bea's peaceful and beautiful passing. I am so thankful that all five of her children were there around her, and that each of us got to look in her eyes a mere hour before she passed, and it was obvious she knew we were there. Thank you for always making me feel at home. I wish I was not so far away during the memorial service, please know that I am there in spirit.
- Molly Williams, Pooler, GA
I love you momma and will miss you dearly. I look forward to seeing you again one day, love Jeff.
- Jeff Williams, Concord, NC
Granny you will be missed, we love you bunches and I will never forget the times that I have shared with you making pretend green beans and salads in those wooden bowls that you and Grand-daddy bought for all of us grand kids. We love you so much Granny!!! You always have a special place in mine and James' hearts. Day in and day out you will be remembered by how awesome you are as our Grandmother to us, we love you so much Granny. James will never forget the matchbox cars that you have bought for him and the other grandsons. Granny I still think that James still has some of them, and these are things that we will never let go of, they are forever in our hearts and memories.
- Jennifer and James Williams, Randy Watkins, Charlotte, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

