July 20, 1953 ~ September 23, 2013
Biographical Sketch/Obituary for Myrtle Marie Williams
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course....2 Timothy 4:7
Myrtle Marie Williams entered into eternal rest, Monday morning, September 23, 2013.
Earthly Beginning: Born July 20, 1953. Nueces County
Parents: Beatrice Williams and Eddie Powers and stepmother, Mrs. Nell Powers
Guardian: Loretta Mosley the eldest sister, known as (Big Sister Retta) became Myrtle's legal guardian after the death of her parents.
Education: Nueces County Independent School District. Myrtle was a graduate of West Oso Senior High in 1972. She attended several technical Schools in San Antonio, Texas, underwent several courses in local community college, multi continuing education training courses in food service/dietary. Cashier training for HEB Stores; Home Health Care Specialty Training
Profession: Demanding positions within the Healthcare Delivery System; (Home Health Care Inc.)
Religion: Church of Christ - Myrtle accepted Christ at an early age. She was a lifetime member of Church of Christ, she lived an active life in the church. She loved good preaching and good teaching of the Bible; She was a Prayer Intercessor and had a heart after God's heart which reflected in her character. She was filled with God's Grace and Love. Myrtle had the beautiful art of carrying a big smile making others around her smile.
Marriage: Myrtle was joined in Holy Matrimony October 12, 2002 to Warren Williams of Emporia, Virginia
Present Pastor:Brother Peter Martin Jr.
To Cherish Her Memory Children: Her beloved son, Gerald L. Williams and her loving daughter-in-law, Nancy Mary of Schertz, Texas
Grandchildren: The apple of her eye...Xavier and Benjamin Williams
Sisters: Loretta Mosely, Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Davies, and Dian Jones of San Antonio, Texas. Judy Williams of Corpus Christi, Texas and Ethel Bowers of Dallas, Texas
Brothers: Freddie Powers, Sr., Kingswood, Texas. Everett of Plano, Texas and Wesley Bowers of Dallas, Texas.
Sisters-in-law: Elena Williams(husband, Eddie B. Williams), San Antonio, Texas. Annie Jackson (Bro.Warren Williams), Emporia, Texas; Mary Powers(husband, Eddie Powers), Houston, Texas; LaVarn Powers
Nieces: Tiffany Williams, Sandy Avery(Mark), Nateefah Jones(Marcus), Angela Williams and Tina Williams(Charlie)
Nephews: Reginald Davies, Bryant Jones(Anuya) and Joe Williams
Great Nieces: Briana, Brooklyn, Marley, Kendlyn, Ashley, Arlynn, Sydnie, Diamond, Velyncia and Alliah
Great Nephews: Logan, Matthew, Daniel, Andrew, Vyctor, Bryant Jr., Bentley, Tyronne, Joe Jr., Mylz, Keith, Charlie, Cedric, Austin, Amari, Alden
Special Aunt: Lucille "Aunt Honey Baby" Frank, the sole surviving relative from the 2nd generation out of 5 generations.
Dear to Her Heart: Cousin Johnny Bell; Cuz Billie and Lenny Baugh of Los Angeles, Ca., Mrs. Willie B. Hall, Carol Woods, Sarah Huff of San Antonio, Texas. The Fillmore and Mumpford Family, Pothie and Laura of Victoria, Texas, cousin Charlene J. Smith of San Antonio, Texas; Jackie White and Family, Shelia and the Boys, long time friend, Emporia, Virginia, Bro. Phillip and Patricia Clack, Bro. Mike Bonner, especially Dellcrest Church of Christ entire church family and a mulitude of other family and friends.
She was well known and loved by many. Myrtle's personality and outgoing demeanor brought a ray of sunshine to us all.
Preceded Her to Glory: Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice Williams and Eddie Powers: grandparents, Big Mama Myrtle and Papa Ned; Brother, Eddie B.; Aunt, Cleo Spencer; Stepmother, Nell Powers; sister, Velma Powers and her brother, Leo Powers.
Guestbook
You will be greatly missed!
Love,
Angela Williams and family
To the family of Myrtle
It was a joy knowing Myrtle. She always had a warm smile and a christian hug. As a believer of the Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 1:45)
Sent our love to the family. You are in my prayers and I am sorry for your loss.
I will always Love You, and you will truly be miss love always Deborah Reid Sohossie and Dorsett Reid sends his love also Gerald much Love to you and Your Family.Love your niece and newphew