Catherine (Houston) Williams

With deepest regret, we announce the passing from this life of Mrs. Catherine Houston Williams, age 77, a native of Randolph County, Alabama and former resident of 650 Moreland Avenue, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. Mrs. Williams transitioned from this life on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta.

Viewing and visiting hours for Mrs. Williams will be observed on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm here at the funeral home. She will be placed in the church on Wednesday at 11:00 am.

Funeral Services will be observed on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 12:00 noon at the Friendship Baptist Church: 5979 County Road 26, Wadley, Alabama. The pastor, Reverend Timothy Huguley will officiate, and Reverend Arthur Welch of Anniston, Alabama will serve as Eulogist.

Burial will follow in the adjoining Cemetery at Friendsip Baptist Church
 

Catherine Houston Williams -- devoted wife and mother of four -- was born on January 6, 1941 in Wedowee, Alabama to the parentage of the late Mr. and Mrs. E.C. and Eunice (Wright) Houston. This large loving family included five (5) sisters, and five (5) brothers. One (1) sister, Ethel Bell, preceded her in death; and all five (5) brothers: L.C., Jesse Gene, Cleophus, Kenny, and lastly, Willie Louis.

From a very early age, Catherine attended Friendship Baptist Church, Wadley, Alabama with her family of origin.

On June 21, 1962, Catherine married the love of her life, Willie H. Williams, in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. Willie was also a Randolph County native from Roanoke. Their marriage was fruitful, giving rise to Michael (deceased), Kelvin G. Williams (Cynthia), and Toni Williams both of Atlanta, Georgia, and Kathy Pass (Eric) of Decatur, Georgia. While residing in Atlanta, Catherine joined and served at the Mount Ephraim Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where she remained a faithful member until her home going.

Catherine worked as a housekeeper, cook, and in later years, for the Atlanta Public Schools, as a substitute teacher.

Our family experienced one of the most difficult moments of our lives when Catherine peacefully transitioned from this life onWednesday afternoon, September 12, 2018 at Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta, Georgia. Although we braced for the time when we would have to say goodbye to her, nothing could have prepared us to face that moment. We were just not ready to meet the moment of departure. But, because we know that God loved her best, we submit to His will..

In addition to her children, Catherine also leaves a devoted husband, Mr. Willie H. Williams of Atlanta, Georgia. Her surviving siblings include: Nora Holloway (Lonnie) and Gertrude Kelly both of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mary Frances Johnson of Roanoke, Alabama. She is also survived by fifteen (15) grandchildren and fourteen (14) great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

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