J.L. Dodson & Sons Funeral Establishment - Petersburg
Helen Virginia Williams
( August 15, 1942 - January 19, 2014 )
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the lord, the righteous judge, will award me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.” 2 Timothy4:7-8
Helen Virginia Reid Williams, 71, of 419 N. Dunlop Street (formerly of 922 Wilcox Street) Petersburg, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Southside Regional Medical Center.
A Virginia native, Helen was born on August 15, 1942 to the late Helen Brown and Herman Reid.
Helen was formerly employed by Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation, Dixie Restaurant, Virginia Textile Service and Abba’s Table. She was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, Petersburg, Virginia where she served as a Trustee, head of the Kitchen Ministry and as the Church Sexton.
Helen was a mother to many and would do anything for anyone. She was an excellent cook and many meals were enjoyed at her house, especially on weekends, holidays and special occasions. She had a heart for people and always opened her home to anyone for a meal, words of wisdom and even a place to stay. She will be greatly remembered for her kind, loving, giving and compassionate spirit.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Williams, and grandson, Dwayne Williams.
She is survived by her only sister, Gloria Jean Bonner (Paul) of Washington, DC; loving and devoted children, Deacon Larry Williams (Deaconess Mary), Lori Kay Williams (Harvey), Janet Smith (John), Janice Williams (Al), June Williams, and Gary Williams all of Petersburg, Va.; god children, Pamela Jones, Darma Vaughan (James), Kevin Jones, Sherri Moore (Delaunda), and Pauline Nicholas; fourteen grandchildren, Dametriss, Larry, Randy, Latoya, Samantha,Stacey ,Jason (Merisha), Shannon, Richard, Rev. Jammie, and Brandon Williams; Tonya, Kenneth, and Trenall Jackson all of Petersburg, Va.; twenty-six great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; two sisters-in-law, Janie Lee Borkins (William) and Doris Tucker (Robert); two brothers-in-law, Benjamin Williams (Dottie) and Whitt Williams (Nancy); four nieces, devoted, Deborah Brown (Lester) of Petersburg, Va., Denise Roy, Angela and Monique Bonner of Washington, DC.; one nephew, Keith Bonner of Petersburg, Va.,; and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins and devoted friends, among them, Eunice Jones, Dot Whipple, Lona Mae Hepburn and Louis Jones.
Homegoing service for Helen Virginia Reid Williams will be conducted at 1:00pm, Saturday, January 25, 2014 from the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia, Pastor Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., Officiating. Interment to follow in the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Remains will rest at the church one hour prior to service. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 11:45am on the day of the service.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 6pm to 8pm and on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 9:00am to 8:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com
Professional funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, Rev. Jeffrey. L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959 and (804) 834-3330. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”
Helen Virginia Reid Williams, 71, of 419 N. Dunlop Street (formerly of 922 Wilcox Street) Petersburg, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Southside Regional Medical Center.
A Virginia native, Helen was born on August 15, 1942 to the late Helen Brown and Herman Reid.
Helen was formerly employed by Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation, Dixie Restaurant, Virginia Textile Service and Abba’s Table. She was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, Petersburg, Virginia where she served as a Trustee, head of the Kitchen Ministry and as the Church Sexton.
Helen was a mother to many and would do anything for anyone. She was an excellent cook and many meals were enjoyed at her house, especially on weekends, holidays and special occasions. She had a heart for people and always opened her home to anyone for a meal, words of wisdom and even a place to stay. She will be greatly remembered for her kind, loving, giving and compassionate spirit.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Williams, and grandson, Dwayne Williams.
She is survived by her only sister, Gloria Jean Bonner (Paul) of Washington, DC; loving and devoted children, Deacon Larry Williams (Deaconess Mary), Lori Kay Williams (Harvey), Janet Smith (John), Janice Williams (Al), June Williams, and Gary Williams all of Petersburg, Va.; god children, Pamela Jones, Darma Vaughan (James), Kevin Jones, Sherri Moore (Delaunda), and Pauline Nicholas; fourteen grandchildren, Dametriss, Larry, Randy, Latoya, Samantha,Stacey ,Jason (Merisha), Shannon, Richard, Rev. Jammie, and Brandon Williams; Tonya, Kenneth, and Trenall Jackson all of Petersburg, Va.; twenty-six great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; two sisters-in-law, Janie Lee Borkins (William) and Doris Tucker (Robert); two brothers-in-law, Benjamin Williams (Dottie) and Whitt Williams (Nancy); four nieces, devoted, Deborah Brown (Lester) of Petersburg, Va., Denise Roy, Angela and Monique Bonner of Washington, DC.; one nephew, Keith Bonner of Petersburg, Va.,; and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins and devoted friends, among them, Eunice Jones, Dot Whipple, Lona Mae Hepburn and Louis Jones.
Homegoing service for Helen Virginia Reid Williams will be conducted at 1:00pm, Saturday, January 25, 2014 from the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia, Pastor Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., Officiating. Interment to follow in the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Remains will rest at the church one hour prior to service. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 11:45am on the day of the service.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 6pm to 8pm and on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 9:00am to 8:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com
Professional funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, Rev. Jeffrey. L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959 and (804) 834-3330. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”