Louise Collie Williams
April 27, 1932 ~ May 29, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT - Louise Collie Williams, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 29, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on April 27, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Wilson Collie, Sr. and Mary Lula Collie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dossie Edmund Williams; brothers, Paul W. Collie, William Ed Collie, Joseph "Dick" Collie, Roy Earl Collie, Cecil B. Collie, Tommy Truman Collie; sister, Annie Bell Pollard; brothers-in-law, Buddy Williams, Floyd Williams; and sister-in-law, Frances Langley.
Louise worked as a seamstress for many years and also had a long career at Schlage Lock. She was a member of Proctors Chapel Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was an active WMU member. She took great joy in cooking for her family and loved baking her specialty cakes. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Louise leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons, Royce Williams (Wanda) of Rocky Mount, Bobby Williams (Jackie) of Rocky Mount, and James Williams (Angela) of Sims; and daughter Brenda Yates (Tony) of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by grandchildren, Renee' Holloman (Kelly), Kay Thompson (Brian), Philip Williams (Amber), Bradley Williams (Kristin), Brian Williams (Amy), Alex Yates (Jess), Jamie Coley (Greg), Ben Yates (Anna); 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Eddie W. Collie, Jr., John W. Collie; sisters, Betsy Byrd (Bobby) and Helen Land; sisters-in-law, Ginger Collie and Dorothy Collie; numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum with the funeral service following at 3:00 PM with Rev. Walt Cooper and Rev. Billy Webb officiating.
The family would like to thank the staff of Spring Arbor and The Lodge for their support for Louise and the entire family during this most difficult time.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Sunday 5/31, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum.
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Sunday 5/31, 3:00 pm
Funeral service following at 3:00 PM
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I spent so many happy days at the home with Louise and Eddie Boy. The Williams family was a very special part of my youth. God bless you Royce,Bobby,Brenda and James.
Royce, Bobby, James, and Brenda, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your Mother. She was such a sweet Christian lady. I will always remember the times shared with her at Proctors Chapel. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Steve Roberts
So sorry for your loss, but it is Heaven’s gain. Just know that the Lord will help you through this hard time. My prayers are with you.
Brenda, I will keep you and your family in my prayers!!
James, Brenda and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Prayers are lifted up for you and your family during this difficult time. I pray wonderful memories from the past flood your thoughts as you treasure times spent together.
In memory of Louise Collie Williams, Tina Jones lit a candle
James , Brenda and family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Keith and Amy Beasley
I am so sorry, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Royce and Wanda and family, Just learned Sunday of your Mother’s homecoming. My heart praised God and was saddened at the same time. May your memories bring you much comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you.