The graveside funeral service of Ceola Williams will be conducted Monday, December 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., at Oakview Cemetery.  Reverend James Sapp will officiate.

Ceola Williams was born to the late Deacon Seab and Sister Estella Campbell on July 29, 1920.  Her life was shared with seven sisters and four brothers.

She was born and raised in Camilla, Georgia where she attended school and later labored in the fields of factory and domesticated work.  Sister Williams was married to Brother Earmon Williams who preceded her in death.

She relocated from her hometown in Miami, Florida in 1973.  At that time, she joined herself to New Hope Missionary Baptist Church maintained faithful membership.  She served as missionary for many years, visiting and praying for the sick.  Sister Williams did not bear any children of her own, but took a motherly stance in helping to raise her niece, Gloria Woodard.  She also played a significant role in raising her grand nieces and nephews.

Sister Williams was loved by many.  She was well known for her cordial personality, being loving and kind.  She warmed many hearts and tummies with her gift of making unforgettable dishes and delectable deserts.

On the 16th of December 2010, after living a blessed and fulfilled life, the Lord made a choice to call her to His eternal home to rest.

She is loved and missed by her sister, Stella Johnson of Camilla, Georgia; her nieces, Grace Woodard of Miami, Florida, Gwendolyn Campbell, Sylvia Jackson, Carolyn Whitehead of Atlanta, Georgia, Catherine Williams, Estella Campbell of Camilla, Georgia, Vivian Campbell-Williams of Orlando, Florida; nephews, Lorenzo Campbell, Sebron Campbell of Lakeland, Florida, Willie Lockett, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, a host of grand, great grand and great great grand nieces and nephews.

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