Emma Marie Williams

Sister Emma Marie Williams was 74, and departed this life Friday January 29, 2021 in Florence County. She was the mother of Charlene Williams, Sylvia Moore, Chiquita Williams, Kerry Williams and Lieutenant Courtney Williams. Due to the pandemic the family will no be receiving visitors at the home, but they need your continued prayers, love and support.  

Funeral services are scheduled to be held at the Henry L. Jackson Memorial Park on Saturday February 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm. She will be laid to rest at the Old Neck Cemetery, Britton's Neck. Services will be live streamed on the Jackson & McGill Facebook Page. 

~ Life Reflections ~

“And the God of grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10 

Emma would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of offer you cannot refuse, For an appointment to higher ground.  This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. The time is now for her to start her life anew, leaving behind a legacy of love. 

The beautiful Legacy of Emma Marie Graves Williams began March 10, 1946, becoming the fourth born to the late Minus Graves and Corine Willis Graves in Marion, South Carolina. The Lord granted her wings to eternal life on January 28, 2021. We will forever be grateful to God for 74 years of wonderful memories, endless laughs and everlasting joy.  

Emma was united in holy matrimony to the late Randolph Williams for 44 years. The stunning couple enjoyed many years of adoration and love for each other, meeting in Brooklyn, New York and later relocating to their hometown of Britton’s Neck, South Carolina. 

Emma was lifetime member of Bethel AME Church, Britton’s Neck, South Carolina. At an early age, she accepted the Lord Jesus as her personal savior. Emma held a fervent belief the Lord was her strength and her redeemer. She served as a member of Senior Choir often being one of the lead singers. She expressed herself through song with great power and control. She read the word daily understanding the importance of developing a personal relationship with God; and she loved God as it was evident through her kindness and compassion for others. 

Emma was an exceptional student and great writer. She was a 1963 graduate of Bethel High School. She received her certification as a nursing aid. Emma was employed by Supreme Lighting for several years showing a deep appreciation for her job while developing lifelong friendships with her co-workers. Emma had an everlasting love for her children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and friends. She was loved dearly as the heart and soul of the family. 

Emma was preceded in death by her sister Genevia Leola Graves Hemingway. 

Emma leaves to cherish her precious legacy of love, daughters: Charlene Alicia Williams of Britton’s Neck, South Carolina, Sylvia Moore of Gresham, South Carolina and Chaquita Williams of Britton’s Neck, South Carolina, her sons: Kerry (Natalie)  Williams of Manassas, Virginia and Lieutenant Courtney Williams of Charles Town, West Virginia (US Navy); grandchildren: Adrian, Deshaun and Ebony Moore of Gresham, South Carolina, Dongneil Moore of Dallas Fort Worth Texas, Kenia, Kejia and Keayr Williams of Manassas, Virginia; great-grandchildren;  Nevaeh Willis of Britton’s Neck, South Carolina and Larvoris Simon of Winston Salem, North Carolina, sisters; Julia Belle Graves of Britton’s Neck, South Carolina, Varis (Rev. Leo) Woodberry of Florence, South Carolina and Bobbie Jean (John) Eaddy of Johnsonville, South Carolina; a brother: Joseph “JK” (Diane) Graves of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sisters-in-law: Marcenia Williams of Brooklyn, New York, Almateen (Joe) Benton of Columbia, South Carolina, Sally Graves of Gresham , South Carolina and Ave Maria Williams of Britton’s Neck, South Carolina; brothers-in-law: Solomon Ballard of Brooklyn, New York, Ezel (Rilla) Williams of Britton’s Neck, South Carolina and Woodroe Hemingway of New Haven, Connecticut; an aunt: Willa Mae Taylor of Sumter, South Carolina, a special friend whom she thought of as a sister, Darlene (Levern) Woodberry of Britton’s Neck, South Carolina, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.  

The family of Sister Emma Marie Williams in consideration of the current health crisis facing our world, nation, state and local community, has decided to hold a private 50 people or less, family only, funeral service for their loved one with private interment immediately following. While the Williams family would love to be surrounded by your presence, they acknowledge the health risks to family, church members, friends, and particularly to those who are most vulnerable to this disease, the elderly and those with chronic  health conditions. What the family needs most at this time are your prayers and understanding. Thank you for your concern and cooperation.

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