Official Obituary of
Ms. Frances A. (Johnson) Williams,
March 21, 2014
Ms. Frances Williams, Obituary
Public viewing and visiting hours for Ms. Williams will be observed here at the funeral home, on Tuesday, (March 25) between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM.
Funeral Service for Ms. Frances A. (Johnson) Williams will be observed on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at 11:00 O'Clock AM from the Rock Mills Baptist Church, 126 County Road 2207, Roanoke, Alabama 36274, with the Pastor, Reverend Jerome Fannin and Reverend L.B. Houston, Officiating.
Ms. Williams' Brothers and Nephews will serve as Pall Bearers. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery at Rock Mills Baptist Church, 126 County Road 2207, Roanoke.
For updated funeral information please call 334.863.4885.
The Obituary
Frances A. Johnson was born in Rock Mills, Randolph County, Alabama on March 1, 1945, to the parentage of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Awbrey and Georgia Ann (Tolbert) Johnson.
While residing in Chicago, she joined the Mount Olive Methodist Church, Chicago, Illinois.
Frances grew up and attended school at Randolph County Training School (R.C.T.S.) in Roanoke, Alabama. She graduated with the R.C.T.S. Class of 1962. She later relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she worked for over 25 years, in the telecommunications industry, as a TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) Operator for AT&T. After 25 years of dedicated service, she retired. Upon her return to Roanoke, she joined Trinity Baptist Church.
Frances was preceded in death by her father, mother, a son, Kevin Awbrey Johnson; and siblings: Claxton R. Johnson, Sr., and Vinson Johnson. Surrounded by her loved ones, Frances’ life journey ended on Friday, March 21, 2014 at her home on Crestwood Drive in Roanoke, after an extended illness.
Precious memories of Frances, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend will linger in the hearts of those she leaves behind forever, including her devoted son, Gary D. Williams of Chicago, Illinois, and granddaughter, Alexis Danielle Williams of Roanoke, Alabama; four (4) brothers: Rudolph Johnson (Shirley) of Huntsville, Alabama, Tommy W. Johnson (Johnnie Mae) Of Chicago, Illinois, Edward D. Johnson of Gadsden, Alabama, and Sidney Johnson (Magdaline) of Roanoke, Alabama; two (2) sisters: Juline McClinton (Lonnie, deceased) of Chicago, Illinois and Shirley Walker (Kenneth) of Buffalo, New York; two (2) sisters-in-law, Barbara Johnson, and Gloria Ann Johnson; and finally a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, neighbors and friends.
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HEAVEN'S DOORS
(A Memorial Tribute From Your Son)
Lord, I understand why she's at heaven's doors.
No more walking rocky roads, only heaven's floors.
There's nothing better than a set of angel wings.
I know you are looking down at Lexi and I, hoping we'll live our dreams.
You are not surrounded by demons anymore, you are on God's team.
To have you by His side is God's dream.
I know you were sick, but I understand
Wish you were here, God had other plans.
I know you had rich blood,
I cried rivers at night, the levees prepared for a flood.
Life's not always sunshine, so grab your unbrella and prepare for the pouring pain.
Better yet, leave your umbrella at home, he will walk you through the pouring rain.
No matter the situation or what God has in store,
Don't question the man when you get to heaven's doors.
From Your Son,
Gary D. Williams
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