V. Watson Williams (COLUMBIA, S.C.)

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Entered into rest on July 17, 2008, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called home sister Carolyn V. Watson Williams at the Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, SC. Born on September 19, 1919 to the late Ms. Virginia Howard and Mr. Richard Dority of Grovetown, Columbia County, GA, baptized at an early age at the Water Branch Baptist Church, she grew up in the presence of the Lord. Carolyn attended Lucy C. Laney High School and retired with over thirty years of service as an Licensed Practical Nurse II from the University Hospital in Augusta, GA. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Mr. Silas Hammonds and Mr. Leroy Howard; husbands, Mr. Willard Watson and Mr. Frank Williams; and two grandsons, Mr. Terris Mitchell and Mr. Byron Beard. She leaves behind to cherish her fond memories, two daughters, Mrs. Lillie R. Mitchell and Ms. Mary N. Beard, both of Augusta,GA; sister-in-law, Ms. Eartha Freeman; brother-in-law, Charles (Geri) Taylor of Detroit, MI; four step-children , Mr. Harry (Brenda) Williams, Mrs. Willie Mae (Alfred) Williams, Ms. Shirley W. Wallace, Mr. George Williams; seven grandchildren, Dea. Willie F. (Onie) Downs, Dea. Zaraus T. (Vicenty) Beard, Ms. M. Gail Mitchell-Stewart, Mr. Joseph L. (Rosemary) Mitchell, Ms. Sharon A. Mitchell, Mrs. Angela (Gregory) McCord, and Mrs. Ruth (Walter) Quiller. She also leaves, twenty-four great grandchildren and fifteen great-great grandchildren, a devoted friend for many years, Mrs. Jesse Tate Smith, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a faithful member of the Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, GA and served in many ministries, the Children's Choir being her favorite. After moving to Columbia, SC, she joined the Brookland Baptist Church, West Columbia, SC and served faithfully until her passing. She was also a faithful member of the Eastern Stars until her health prevented her from maintaining an active status. She will be truly missed by all of her family and friends. The family will be ever grateful for her touching our lives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, GA with Rev. Dr. Sam Davis officiating. Interment will be in Water Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Grovetown, Georgia. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, July 24, 2008 from 6-7 p.m from Mays Mortuary Chapel. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401.

The Augusta Chronicle-July 24, 2008