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Frances A. Williams


Sunrise: March 18, 1936

Sunset: August 13, 2019

Frances A. Williams transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday evening surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed. Her gentle smile and encouraging words of wisdom will stay with us forever. Frances was educated through the Portsmouth Public School System and received her Associates Degree in Secretarial Science from Norfolk State College. Frances retired from the Portsmouth Public School System. She was a faithful member for over sixty-five years of New First Baptist Church of Taylorsville.

She was predeceased by her husband, Vernon Williams and a daughter, Pamela A. Cherry. She leaves to cherish her precious memories; son, Steven C. Williams (Cynthia) of Fleming Island, Florida; daughter, Angela W. Perry (Wayne) of Chesapeake, VA; seven grandchildren, Reginald Cherry, Thomas “Brent” Williams, Vernon Cherry, Stephen “Corey” Cherry, Christian Smith, Alexis Smith and Jalen Williams, nine great grandchildren and host of family and friends.

Viewing Sunday, August 18, 2019 Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service Monday, August 19, 2019 11:00am First Baptist Church Taylorsville 2720 Turnpike Road Portsmouth, VA 23707 Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens 3920 Airline Boulevard Chesapeake, VA 23321

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    DOLORES A. JORDAN-WILKINS says

    OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE
    WILLIAMS FAMILY! SHE HAS BEEN A LONG TIME FAMILY FRIEND OF OURS!!!!! ALWAYS
    PLEASANT IN NATURE AND JUST
    A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT!!!!! SHE WILL RECEIVE
    HER CROWN!!S??? JORDAN & WILKINS FAMILY

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    Janice Fleming says

    Angie,
    You have our deepest sympathy. There really aren’t any words that can erase the loss you feel but know that you are in our prayers.
    Janice Fleming and family.

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    Janice Fleming and Family says

    Angie,
    You have our deepest sympathy. There really aren’t any words that can erase the loss you feel but know that you are in our prayers.
    Janice Fleming and family.

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    Janice Fleming and Family says

    Angie,
    You have our deepest sympathy. There really aren’t any words that can erase the loss you feel but know that you are in our prayers.

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    Janet and Donald Halsey says

    Angie and Steve,
    Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and the family. May God continue to comfort you in the days ahead.

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    Olliette Cromwell Joyner says

    Hi Angie & Steven.. So sorry to here about your Mother as I called her Ms.Frances.. Now she will be able to reunite in heaven with her friend(pal) Carlotta Cromwell.(my Mother)
    They were friends seems like
    forever.. My the Lord comfort you and your family.
    Love You. ❤️ Your Cedar Grove neighbor .. Olliette C. Joyner?

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