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Lula
Williams
Dec 14, 1932 — Jan 23, 2022
Wiergate
Lula Lee Williams was born to Edgar Sr. and Gussie Doss on December 14, 1932, in Fayette, Mississippi. Lula accepted Christ at an early age and dedicated her life in serving Him. She dedicated her early years to raising her siblings. On May 29, 1949, she married Sam Mack Williams, Sr. With whom she loved and cherished for 57 years, until his death. To this union, seven wonderful children were born.
After moving to Shankleville, TX, she became a faithful member of Shankleville Church of God under the current leadership of Pastor Thomas Riggins. There, she served as treasurer and secretary for over 60 years. She was an active member in the Shankleville Community as part of the Shankleville Community Choir, Mission Board, and Shankleville Vacation Bible School. When not present at the Shankleville Church of God, she also went time worshipping at other community churches including Mount Hope Baptist Church and Methodist Church. She retired from Burkeville Independent School District after 21 years of service. In her spare time, she was known as a talented seamstress.
On January 23, 2022, at 2:08 a.m., God called Lula to her eternal home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Gussie Doss, husband (Sam Williams, Sr.), son (Sam Williams Jr.), sisters (Louise Simon and Henrietta), brothers (David Doss Sr., Edgar Doss Jr., Leroy Wells, and Jerry Doss). She leaves the following children to cherish memories: Dorothy Williams of Houston, TX, Delvin (Kenneth) Chatman of Spring, TX, Tommie (Terrie) Williams of Aiken, SC, Charles (Sonnier) Williams of Houston, TX, Cheryl (John) Lewis of Burkeville, TX, and Gretta Williams of Burkeville, TX. Siblings, Roosevelt Doss, Jimmie (Betty) Doss, and Ruby (Elisha) Coleman. Her legacy continues to live on through her grandchildren: Derrick Williams, Chloe (David Sr.) Williams-Guillory, Kenneth Chatman Jr., Tiffany Williams-Battle, Donovan Williams, Tracie Williams, Timothy (Diamond) Hadley, Chimira Peacock, Charaya Williams, Matthew Williams, Joshua (Tiara) Peacock, and Charee' Williams. Great-grandchildren: Kailynn Williams, Justin Williams, Diara Williams, Jeremiah Holloway, Tristan Battle, Amani Battle, Ke'Mora Williams, and David Guillory Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relative and friends, including her close friend of 62+ years, Theresa Peacock.
2 Timothy 4:7-8: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
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