Program for Alesia Owens Williams

Thursday, September 8, 2016 | 10:00 AM

A Celebration for

Alesia Owens Williams May 15, 1966 - September 2, 2016 Concord Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, Texas 75237 Rev. Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor, Officiant Pastor John F. Ross, Eulogist St. James Baptist Church Pilot Point, Texas

Alesia Owens Williams

Alesia Michelle Pruitt was born on May 15, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois to the parents of Hattie Pruitt Nance, retired DISD teacher and Robert Tyrone Lucas, professional baseball player with the Arkansas Travelers. She grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. She accepted Christ as a young child and remained active in church throughout her life. She was currently a member of Concord Church of Dallas.

and managerial style in solving complex issues.

Alesia will be remembered as a passionate and dedicated wife, daughter and friend who cared about issues that impacted her community.

She was an avid reader of literary works and current events. She had a love for Haute Couture Fashions and a Connoisseur of fine cuisine. She was a zealous traveler; Many considered her a globetrotter. Her travels included France, Italy, London, Switzerland, Mexico, Turks and Caicos, She was educated in the Little Rock Public Bahamas, Jamaica, Saint Maarten, St. Thomas, Schools and Dallas Independent Schools. She Curacao, Cabo San Lucas, Punta Mita, Cancun, graduated from Skyline High School and she Puerta Vallarta, and Napa Valley. was a proud member of the Skyline marching band, where she played the flute. She received Alesia was a devoted wife, sister, daughter, niece, her Bachelor of Business Degree from North cousin and friend. No matter the name – we will Texas State University. She joined the illustrious call her well loved and deeply missed. Alesia Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on leaves to cherish her memory and legacy: her November 23, 1986. She was also a member loving husband John Williams, mother Hattie of the National Black MBA Association and Nance, father Robert Tyrone Lucas (Shirley), Dallas HR. She received her Masters of Business siblings Drew Lucas, Sonya Cook (Michael), Administration from the University of Dallas. She cousin Loretha Wright, Uncle Edward Cooper, united in holy matrimony to John Williams on Uncle Reggie Lucas; Aunts: Barbara Lucas, Carla October 29, 2011.

Whiteside, Jacqulyne Lucas Surrency, Sisters-inlaw: Mary Ann Bennett, Linda Dale (Emerson), Upon graduation from North Texas State Fay Lois Terry (Bobby), Brothers-in-law: Johnny R. University, she began her human resources career. Williams and Eric Williams (Angela).

Her most prominent and tenured positions were with the American Heart Association, Federal Fear not for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I Home Loan Bank and Essilor. Throughout her am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help career she received numerous awards and you I will uphold you with my righteous right accolades for her mentorship, staff development hand. Isaiah 41:10

Order of Service Music Prelude A Parting View Processional Solo Drew Lucas Reading of Holy Scriptures Old Testament | Rev. Cicely Jefferson Director of Connections Concord Church New Testament | Pastor Howard Anderson Sr. The “Exciting” Singing Hills Baptist Church Prayer Rev. Mark Porter, Senior Associate Pastor Concord Church Poem Phenomenal Woman | Kendra Peters Ross Special Tributes Essilor Corporation Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Debra Glasco Jones Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

Terry “Deke” German The William’s Family Eric Williams Friends of Hattie Nance JoAnn Weaver and Bonnie Clack Acknowledgement of Resolutions Concord Church “Exciting” Singing Hills Baptist Church Others Reflections of Life (reading of obituary) Words of Encouragement | Pastor John Ross Recessional

To My Wife... Alesia If you were coming in the fall, I’d brush the summer by With half a smile and half a spurn, As housewives do a fly.

If I could see you in a year, I’d wind the months in balls, And put them each in separate drawers, Until their time befalls.

If certain, when this life was out, That yours and mine should be, I’d toss it yonder like a rind, And taste eternity.

But now, all ignorant of the length Of time’s uncertain wing, It goads me, like the goblin bee, That will not state its sting. -By Emily Dickinson

If only centuries delayed, Affectionately, I’d count them on my hand, Subtracting till my fingers dropped Into Van Diemens land.

John

Celebration of life

A daughter is a blessing that’s sent from up above, She has a very special charm, and filled with love.

A daugther brings you happiness that is felt so deep inside, As you watch her grow each day, you’re filled with heartfelt pride.

Each milestone she crosses, makes her more special than before, And every year that passes by, you love her even more!

No words can quite express the love and joy that you feel too, That comes from having a daugher, one that’s just like you!

Love,

Mom

Celebration of life

Alesia (Lisa), You were our representation of a phenomenal woman through your grace, passion, dedication and love of life. We were blessed to have your friendship for over 20 years. We were blessed to have you as our confident and champion of our endeavors, regardless if you agreed with us or not. We loved you for being you, your independence, your exquisite style and your sense of adventure.

Thank you for being our dear friend; thank you for sharing your life with us; thank you for trusting us with your innermost thoughts and dreams. You were beautiful inside and outside. We are all better women because of you.

We miss you! We love you! Rest peacefully in heaven! Your Sisterfriends and Sorors -Pamela, Kayla and Cynthia Lisa, thank you for your friendship and our many conversations. Thank you for always making me laugh and giving me my fashion updates. -Bobbie Alesia, I am truly blessed God orchestrated you in my life-who would have known the day I met you at Essilor that we would have taken this journey in such a short time. You were the epitome of grace and I will truly miss you. I love you and I thank you for being my friend, my sister and my soror. You will always have a place in my heart. Love you AO! -Kendra Peters-Ross Lisa, Thank you for being like a big sister to me my entire life. I love you more than you will ever know. I will miss you. -Loretha Alesia (Lisa), We are grateful for your friendship through the years. Thanks so much for the abundance of love that you brought to our circle of sisterhood/friendship.

A circle is never ending and so is our love for you.

-Jacqueline, Patrice, Sharain To my darling sister you have completed your Earthly Journey now you are resting in peace with the Lord. I will miss our long talks and your beautiful smile. I truly love you. - Sonya I waited my whole life (25 years at the time) to know you, and it was worth every second of the wait. October 29, 2011 to September 2, 2016 was the best nearly 5 years of my life. I’ll Iove you forever, and I’ll take you with me as long as I live. Thank you for being the best sister I could’ve ever imagined.

I love you! -Drew Lucas

The Lord is sovereign and you know long ago what each of us would need in our lives during this difficult time; for this we give Him thanks and praise. God has touched our hearts through each of you and for this, we are thankful. To those who sent a card and visited, to those who called and prayed for us and with us, to those who nourished us, to those who sat quietly and just remembered us, we are sincerely grateful for your acts of caring and the expressions of love extended to us. Your kindness and your prayers are humbly received. Please continue to pray for us and may God continue to bless each of you.

The family of Alesia Owens Williams

Active PallBearers Robert Johnson Anthony Edmond Robert Boone

Tommy Duncan, III Bobby Terry Glen Gibson

Honorary PallBearers John McCoy Berwyn Lee John Miller

Rodney Mosley Anthony Bennett Kerryon Dale

Flower Bearers Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Special Acknowledgements

Concord Church Concord Church Ministerial Staff Concord Church Hospitality Ministry The “Exciting” Singing Hills Baptist Church Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated UT Southwestern Staff Home Care Network New Century Hospice Elder R.C. and Bonnie Clack Garmon Funeral Home, LLC

Special Thanks

Cynthia Baker, Bobbie Hill, Kayla Edmond and Pamela Garmon Johnson

INTERMENT

Laurel Land Cemetery 6000 South R.L. Thornton Freeway • Dallas, TX 75232

Final arrangements entrusted to Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home 6449 University Hills Blvd • Dallas, TX 75241 Program Designed by Demarcus McGaughey 214.597.0327 : inhousemag@aol.com