Obituary of Annie L Williams

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:7,8 Annie Lewis Williams, affectively known as “Ann” was called to her heavenly home on early Sunday morning, November 20, 2022, after a long illness. Annie was born in Hartsville, Darlington County, South Carolina, on August 27, 1934, to the late Robert and Charlotte Myers Lewis. She received her education in the public schools of Darlington, South Carolina. Annie relocated to Philadelphia, PA, where she attended business school. Annie was married to the late Lester Williams for over thirty-two years. Annie was employed at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, where she worked in the Cashier Department. She retired after thirty years of government service. Annie had one sibling and two brother in laws who preceded her in death, her sister Elizabeth Lewis Cleveland, and two brother in laws, Clyde M. Cleveland, Jr. and Richard Henderson. Annie was a free-spirited woman of God. She was one of God’s faithful and prayerful servants. Annie enjoyed spending time with her family, and friends. Annie enjoyed traveling and meeting new people, and people always fell in love with her everywhere she went. She was always willing to lend a hand wherever she was needed in the church and the community. Annie was a faithful lifetime member of Grace Temple Baptist Church of Lawnside, where she served as a member of the Computer Ministry, Director of the Ficklin Chorus, Greeting Committee, Prayer Band, Scholarship Fund Committee, Search Committee for a Pastor, Trustees Ministry, Vacation Bible School, and many more activities around the church. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: oldest sister, Robbie Lewis Henderson of Philadelphia, PA, two nieces Sharon (Robert) Gathers of Fort Mill, SC and Roberta (Karl) Berry of Waldorf, MD; two great nieces, Ashley Gathers of Norfolk, VA and Jessica Gathers of Fort Mill, SC; one sister-in-law, Sue Lewis, Washington, DC, a Godson, Andrew (Evelyn) Thomas Gandy of Sunset, FL, a special friend, Charles Jones of Philadelphia, PA, a devoted cousin, Ryan Miller of Philadelphia, PA and a host of other cousins, beloved and special friends, co-workers, church family and neighbors. Lovingly Submitted, The Family