We are here today to celebrate the phenomenal life of Mrs. Laura Ree Williams, who was affectionally known as (Madea). Mrs. Laura Williams, the daughter of Walker and Melvina Jackson was born April 09, 1925 in Lowndes County MS.

At Brown Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, she confessed Christ as her Lord Savior at an early age. She was a faithful member and served in many capacities in her community and church. Mrs. Laura was joined in holy matrimony to Mr. Bob P. Williams and to this union 16 children were born. She was a devoted wife, mother, and matriarch of her family.

If there is one word to describe Mrs. Laura, it would be God-fearing. Her mission on earth was to love, instill, and introduce the love of Christ to everyone. There was never a person whom encountered Mrs. Laura that did not leave without the knowledge and wisdom of the Lord. Needless to say, her mission here on earth has been well served and is well done.

On October 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones, Mrs. Laura's humbled journey ended while eternal life began.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Walker and Melvina Jackson, her husband Bob Williams, her children Annie Mae Williams (Roosevelt), Walker Williams, Elizabeth Williams, and Laura Mae Henry (KC); two grandchildren, Rosie Mae Williams and Annie J. Williams (John); four great grandchildren, Rodrick Williams, Jarius Howard, A. Marie Williams and Kimberly Williams; two sisters, Lillie Bell Jackson and Susie Anna Barnett; three brothers, Eddie Jackson, Willie Jackson and Arthur Jackson and a special friend Mrs. Maggie Sanders.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories and to carry her phenomenal legacy: her sons, Robert Lee Williams, Ernest Williams (Melinda), Willie Williams, John Neal, Anthony Williams, Marco Henry and Michael Williams., her daughter, Angie Craddieth (Sylvester); five sisters, Henrietta Stalling, Sweetie Will Kennard, Josephine Cooley, Lizzie Lou Samuel and Martha Parker; one sister-in-law, Lucille Jackson; one brother, John Henry Jackson; grandsons, Johnny Gibson, Lavern Williams and Ronnie Williams; granddaughters, Mary Helen Jones, Lorey Salter (Carl Lee), Connie White (Terry), Nicole Williams, Reejeanny Terry (Jessie) Stephanie Monroe (Jeff); 45 great-grandchildren, 42 great-great grandchildren, 5 great- great- great grandchildren; special mentions, Iesha Williams, Kevin Williams (Elexus), Shaprice Cuff (Xavier), Jonekqua Howard (Ronald).

To the Virtuous woman, whom we love and will miss dearly, we thank you!