A celebration of life for Mrs. Alice Annette Williams, Thursday, October 7, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Beulah Grove Baptist Church, 1434 Poplar Street, Augusta, Ga, Rev. Dr. Sam Davis, pastor

Thursday, October 7, 2010 1:00 p.m.
Beulah Grove Baptist Church
1434 Poplar Street - Augusta, GA
Rev. Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor

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Processional

P rayer................................................................................. Minister

Scriptures........ Minister Ronnie Rose, Columbia Christ of Christ Old Testament: Psalm 23, New Testament: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

...................................................................Timothy Ransom Reflections (Two minutes please)

Family member Classmate
Leo's classmate Church member Junior Mission
Friends

Selection...................................... Beulah Grove Combined Choir
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Williams Family Resolution

Church Resolution and Acknowledgements

Selection...................................... Beulah Grove Combined Choir

Eulogy ........................................................... Rev. Dr. Sam Davis Recessional

Interment

Mt. Olive Cemetery

OE itu a ry
Alice Annette Williams , most affectionately known as Miss Ann, went Home on October 2, 2010. She has left a life full of joy and love, to go to the place Jesus has prepared for her.
Miss Ann was bom in Sparta GA on May 12, 1950, to the late Mr. Roger Duggans and the vibrant Mrs. Evelyn Abrams. She attended Sparta schools, and received her GED in Augusta, in the year 2000, at the age of 50. She had moved to Ohio in her early 20s, where she lived for a number of years before moving back to Sparta. She later moved to Augusta, where she met her husband, Nathaniel Williams, to whom she was married for 28 years.
She was well known at Beulah Grove Baptist Church, where she was a devoted and loyal member. She served in numerous ministries, including the MIA-Mission in Action, and Advisor for the Junior Mission. She attended Sunday school with Deacon Howard, and Wednesday night bible study with Rev. Corey Brown. She was in the Beulah Grove Readers Club and served the community in the Backto-School drive. Her face was well known in the community as she visited the sick, traveled with friends, guided the Junior Missionaries, opened her home for parties and gatherings, and assisted her husband with the Transportation Ministry.
Mrs. Williams, as she was known at work, retired from the dining facilities on Fort Gordon, and immediately began working in the Richmond County School System food services. She worked at Freedom Park Elementary until the love of her life, Leo, fell ill, and died. She retired from work shortly thereafter.
Miss Ann had a very full life. She stayed in contact with family and friends both near and far, throughout the states, and even the Bahamas. She will be truly missed and deeply mourned by all who knew her. Preceding her in death is her husband, Nathaniel L. Williams (2009), surviving her are: daughters and families, Connie

(Sandy) Cooper, Columbia, SC; Candace Wiggins, Hephzibah GA; stepson, Leo (Angela) Williams, Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Ashley Wiggins, Hephzibah, GA; Azaria, Aryn, and Nehemiah Cooper, Columbia, SC; and Katasha (Marcellus) Scott, Jacksonville, FL; mother, Evelyn Abrams, Sparta, GA; brothers and sisters, Timothy (Mildred) Duggans, Milledgeville, GA; Charles (Geisela) Duggans, Augusta, GA; Kathy (Jesse) Harper Milledgeville, Ga: Lucious (Judy) Abrams, Milledgeville GA; Reva Williams, Milledgeville, GA; Vanessa (Terrell) Cheathem, Milledgeville, GA, sister in law, Gwendolyn (Joe) Moore, Jacksonville FL; aunt-in-law, Mrylean Bell, Daytona, FL; sister-at-heart, Annette (McKell) Copeland, brother-at-heart Louis (Debbie) Perry, Columbus, GA; a god daughter, Franshon Hollis, and grandson-at-heart, De'Ante Wiggins, Augusta GA, and family and close friends all over the States, and in the Bahamas.
Miss Ann was the ultimate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved her friends deeply. Everyone who met her was struck by her kindness and the love she gave. She was a tower of strength for so many, and she served until the very end. She truly lived the life of the Proverbs woman, and was an example to all who saw her. Her smile brightened many hearts and her love touched all who knew her.
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths o f righteousnessfor his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley o f the shadow o f death, I willfear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they
comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence o f my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love willfollow me all the days o f my life, and I will dwell in
the house o f the LORD forever. Psalm 23 (NIV)

Message to the Family from Charies/Butch ffl Brother!
Death, what is it? I've heard that it means the end to a life or an irreversible loss. But this word death, to me, doesn't equate to my sister's life. I truly do not think of her life as the end o f anything. She is alive and well, to me. As long as I'm alive on this earth, she will be also, in my heart and mind. She will always be alive because I will never forget her and what she has meant to me. You see, I love my sister so much that I refuse to allow death to disconnect me. Yes, we are all hurting at this moment but we will get over it, as Ann would want us to move on because life goes on. So, as we come together, during our monthly family gathering, w e'll soon find ourselves laughing and talking about Ann and Leo. Then I'll know that everything will be alright.
To my family and to our extended family from Ohio & Florida.
Let's continue to be a strong family unit. Let's continue to love and care for each other. Let's come even closer together and pray together as w e've always done. This is what Ann would've wanted also. Ann loved her family and she loved her Beulah Grove family as well and the work she did for the church.
Beulah Grove - We thank you so very much for your care and compassion that you have provided this family. We thank you for helping us through this difficult process. I can truly see why she loved this church so much.
Thank you. Butch (her Brother)

Timothy Duggans Lucious Abrams Demond Abrams

Pallbearers

Charles Duggans Marcus Duggans Johnny Earl Clarke

Honorary Pallbearers
The Junior Missionary Circle The Children's Church
The Matron Circle and the Missionary Ministry Beulah's Readers Ministry

Flower Bearers
The Ushers Ministry

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Acknowledgements
We, the family of the late Alice Annette Williams, wish to express our thanks to Pastor & Mrs. Davis, the Beulah Grove Church family, the Columbia Church o f Christ family, and our family and friends both near and far. W ords can not express the peace and encouragement we felt from all the prayers, calls, and other acts of kindness that were shown during this difficult time. Your support has been a source o f strength. Thank you all so much.
The Family