Obituaries

Martha Williams

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Martha "Sista"/"Granny" Williams, 86 of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on Saturday,with her family surrounding her. Ms. Williams was born in Moro (Oak Forest), She was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church until her health began to fail. Later moving to Little Rock, to stay with her daughter Zenobia (Rev. Claborne). She attended Second Baptist Church with her family under Pastor Dr. Kevin A. Kelly. "Sista" and "Granny" as she was often called, will be greatly missed. Ms. Williams is survived by four daughters; Bethena (Robert) Scott of Marianna, Ark,. Zenobia (Rev. Claborne) Gillespie of Little Rock, Arkansas, Johnnie Warren of North Richland Hills, Texas and Martha (Eric) Smith of Mansfield, Texas; three bonus daughters; Carolyn (Charles) Stanley of Marion, Ark., Kalisha Henry of Fayetteville, Ark. and LaToya Henry of Arlington, Texas; three sons; Calvin Warren of St. Louis, Mo., John (Freddie Mae) and Don Warren both of Little Rock, Ark.; one brother; James (Hazel) Williams, Chicago, Ill.; 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, June 10th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Family will receive guests at the family Hour 6 to 7 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 6111 W. 83rd St. Little Rock, Ark. Funeral Services are Saturday, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Moro/Oak Forest, Ark. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Highway 121 North, Gillespie & Kelly Funeral Home, (2420 Arch Street Little Rock, Ark. 501- 376-7892/612-5607 ) will be serving the Williams families. For more information, sign online guest register book, send flowers and light a "In Loving Memory Of" candle go to www.gillespiekellyservices.com.

Published June 8, 2016

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