“I’m Free”
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of the day.
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The family of Vera Jane Williams would like to offer sincere heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of love and kindness shown to us during our time of sorrow. Perhaps you called, paid a visit. Brought a dish or said a prayer; your acts and prayers have uplifted and sustained us in our time of transition. May God continue to bless you richly.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
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eflections Reflections of Her Journey Vera Jane Williams was born October 5, 1951, to John W. McKinney and Lytia Yarbrough McKinney. Vera professed her faith in Christ at Collins Chapel where she was a member. She was an only child and her parents preceded her in death.
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Friday, December 7, 2018 11:00 A.M
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Vera grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and graduated from Melrose High School in 1969, where her mother taught English. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where she earned a degree in Early Childhood Education.
Pastor Charlie W. Coleman Officiant
In 1972, Vera married Alexander McEwen Williams III (Mack) and to this union, two children Aranya and Alex were born. In 1972, after moving to Los Angeles, California, she worked for the local school system before deciding to stay home and raise her family.
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In 1985, she moved back to Memphis to care for her father. Within a few months, she lost both her father and husband. Later in life, she returned to education and worked for Southwest Tennessee Community College until she retired in September 2017.
Solo...................“His Eye Is On The Sparrow”.........Professor Lester Stacker
Prayer.......................................................................................Angel Jackson Scripture Reading...............................................................Lawanda Calhoun
Reflectons of Love (2 Minutes Please) Family & Friends
Vera fought a good fight and completed her earthly journey on Sunday, November 25, 2018, and will be dearly missed by her children and loved ones. Vera is survived by her children, Aranya “Rainey” Knox (Mario) and Alexander “Alex” Williams IV; grandchildren, Autumn Knox and Alexander “AJ” Williams V; sister-in-law, Lynn Carter; nieces, Lynita Spain and Dasha Price; cousins Ronnie Crowder, Jamika Shaw and Jenaya Robison; Godmother, Fannie West; dear friends Brenda Cox, Cassandra Thomson, Juanita Robertson and Cary Woods; extended family Frank Lewis, Karen Bunch, Sydney Bunch III, Faye Williams, Karen Fleetwood and Ronnie Fleetwood, Sydney Bunch IV, Enoch Williams and Tiana Sanders, beloved relatives and a host of friends.
Resolution......................................................Melrose High School C/O 1969 Acknowledgements......................................................................Lynita Spain Eulogy............................................................................Minister Jackie Yates Essence of Life...........................................................................Video Tribute Benediction Recessional