Vera Braxton, Raymond Williams
It is with great sadness that I announce the deaths of two members of the Williams-Rivers Family. Vera Braxton and Raymond Williams, both well-loved Descendants of Mandi
Raymond H. Williams, son of R T Williams, died on 03/01/09. Raymond was the grandson of Dennis Williams and Luella Short and great grand son of Harriet Elizabeth Rayner and great great grand son of Mandi Williams.
Raymond Harold Williams
Born in St. Louis, Missouri on Dec. 10, 1942
Departed on Mar. 1, 2009 and resided in St. Louis, MO.
Raymond Harold Williams was born on December 10, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the ninth child born to the union of R.T. and Ina Elizabeth Williams. Raymond was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools and specialized in auto mechanics, and related fields. He also dedicated his work to the Terminal Railroad for 17 years.
Raymond accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour at an early age at Cleaves Chapel C.M.E. Church, now know as Murchison Tabernacle. He was also a member of the youth choir.
On August 25, 1973, Raymond married Delores Thompson. To this union a daughter was born, Joy. Raymond was a loving husband and devoted father to Joy, Franklin, Gerald, and Sharman. Raymond enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling.
The Lord called Raymond home early Sunday morning, March 1, 2009. His parents, three brothers, Roy, Wilbert, and Ronald Williams; and three sisters, Geraldine and Helen Williams, and Mildred Williams Mosley all preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memory: a devoted and loving wife of 35 years, Delores; two sons, Franklin (Veronica) Terry of Arlington, TX; Gerald (Crystal) Terry of St. Louis, MO; two daughters, Sharman Terry and Joy Raenell Williams of St. Louis, MO; four grandsons, Joshua (Loriann), Jerald (Shemekia), Caleb, and Jerome; three granddaughters, Ashlei (Brandon), Harmony, and Frangelica Christina; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Eloise Tolbert of Atlanta, GA, and Ethel Brown of St. Louis, MO; one aunt, Albertha Williams of Tennessee; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, as well as his church family.
Everyone loved Raymond. He was a very kind, loving outgoing man. He will be truly missed and remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Services were held at the
Austin A Layne Mortuary in St. Louis, Missouri
Layne Renaissance Chapel
7302 West Florissant Avenue St. Louis, MO US 63136
314-381-6900
Visitation to be held on
Sunday, Mar. 8, 2009
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service to be held on
Monday, Mar. 9, 2009
12 Noon
Friedens Cemetery
8941 N. Broadway St. Louis, MO US 63137
314-867-5126
Vera Braxton, daughter of Cullen Caldwell died on Thursday February 10, 2009 in Saint Louis Missouri. She had a daughter Valerie Braxton. Vera is the grand daughter of Albertine Williams, great grand daughter of Dennis Williams and Ella Woodson, and great great grand daughter of Harriet Elizabeth Rayner and great great great grand daughter of Mandi Williams.
Vera Celestine Caldwell
was born on March 30, 1945 to Cullen and Greetel Caldwell in St. Louis, Missouri.
She received her education in the St. Louis Public Schools graduating from McKinley High School. Vera retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and was employed part-time as a Tax Professional at H & R Block.
Vera was born of the spirit of God on April 4, 1954 under the leadership of the late Rev. Sherman Glover. She joined the Rising Star M. B. Church and was baptized in the Mississippi River in August of the same year. She sang with her sisters in a group called The Caldwell Sisters and in the Young Adult and Junior/Intermediate Choirs. Vera was a very lively and talkative person and met no strangers. She always had a smile and was willing to help a person in need. She was well loved by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, and sister, Sharon Gilmore.
Vera passed away at her home Tuesday evening, February 10, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She leaves to cherish her memory: a daughter ~ Valerie Braxton; her mother ~ Greetel Caldwell; one sister ~ Marilyn Jordan; two brothers-in-law ~ Conrad Jordan and Jimmie Gilmore; two aunts ~ Alfreda Burtis and Thelma Caldwell; four nephews ~ Michael Jordan, Darryl Gilmore, Anthony Gilmore and D-Juan Gilmore; one niece ~ Celeste Jordan; two grand-nephews; three grand-nieces; two play sisters ~ Valerie Farwell and Derilyn Williams; five God-daughters ~ Lana, Sue, Mattie, Kim, and Pam; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services Entrusted To:
Granberry Mortuary, Inc.
8806 Jennings Station Road
Jennings, Missouri 63136
(314) 867-8837
Raymond H. Williams, son of R T Williams, died on 03/01/09. Raymond was the grandson of Dennis Williams and Luella Short and great grand son of Harriet Elizabeth Rayner and great great grand son of Mandi Williams.
Here is the announcement that was published after Raymond's death:
Raymond Harold Williams
Born in St. Louis, Missouri on Dec. 10, 1942
Departed on Mar. 1, 2009 and resided in St. Louis, MO.
Raymond Harold Williams was born on December 10, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the ninth child born to the union of R.T. and Ina Elizabeth Williams. Raymond was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools and specialized in auto mechanics, and related fields. He also dedicated his work to the Terminal Railroad for 17 years.
Raymond accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour at an early age at Cleaves Chapel C.M.E. Church, now know as Murchison Tabernacle. He was also a member of the youth choir.
On August 25, 1973, Raymond married Delores Thompson. To this union a daughter was born, Joy. Raymond was a loving husband and devoted father to Joy, Franklin, Gerald, and Sharman. Raymond enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling.
The Lord called Raymond home early Sunday morning, March 1, 2009. His parents, three brothers, Roy, Wilbert, and Ronald Williams; and three sisters, Geraldine and Helen Williams, and Mildred Williams Mosley all preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memory: a devoted and loving wife of 35 years, Delores; two sons, Franklin (Veronica) Terry of Arlington, TX; Gerald (Crystal) Terry of St. Louis, MO; two daughters, Sharman Terry and Joy Raenell Williams of St. Louis, MO; four grandsons, Joshua (Loriann), Jerald (Shemekia), Caleb, and Jerome; three granddaughters, Ashlei (Brandon), Harmony, and Frangelica Christina; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Eloise Tolbert of Atlanta, GA, and Ethel Brown of St. Louis, MO; one aunt, Albertha Williams of Tennessee; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, as well as his church family.
Everyone loved Raymond. He was a very kind, loving outgoing man. He will be truly missed and remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Services were held at the
Austin A Layne Mortuary in St. Louis, Missouri
Layne Renaissance Chapel
7302 West Florissant Avenue St. Louis, MO US 63136
314-381-6900
Visitation to be held on
Sunday, Mar. 8, 2009
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service to be held on
Monday, Mar. 9, 2009
12 Noon
Friedens Cemetery
8941 N. Broadway St. Louis, MO US 63137
314-867-5126
Vera Braxton, daughter of Cullen Caldwell died on Thursday February 10, 2009 in Saint Louis Missouri. She had a daughter Valerie Braxton. Vera is the grand daughter of Albertine Williams, great grand daughter of Dennis Williams and Ella Woodson, and great great grand daughter of Harriet Elizabeth Rayner and great great great grand daughter of Mandi Williams.
Here is the announcement that was published after her death:
Vera Celestine Caldwell
was born on March 30, 1945 to Cullen and Greetel Caldwell in St. Louis, Missouri.
She received her education in the St. Louis Public Schools graduating from McKinley High School. Vera retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and was employed part-time as a Tax Professional at H & R Block.
Vera was born of the spirit of God on April 4, 1954 under the leadership of the late Rev. Sherman Glover. She joined the Rising Star M. B. Church and was baptized in the Mississippi River in August of the same year. She sang with her sisters in a group called The Caldwell Sisters and in the Young Adult and Junior/Intermediate Choirs. Vera was a very lively and talkative person and met no strangers. She always had a smile and was willing to help a person in need. She was well loved by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, and sister, Sharon Gilmore.
Vera passed away at her home Tuesday evening, February 10, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She leaves to cherish her memory: a daughter ~ Valerie Braxton; her mother ~ Greetel Caldwell; one sister ~ Marilyn Jordan; two brothers-in-law ~ Conrad Jordan and Jimmie Gilmore; two aunts ~ Alfreda Burtis and Thelma Caldwell; four nephews ~ Michael Jordan, Darryl Gilmore, Anthony Gilmore and D-Juan Gilmore; one niece ~ Celeste Jordan; two grand-nephews; three grand-nieces; two play sisters ~ Valerie Farwell and Derilyn Williams; five God-daughters ~ Lana, Sue, Mattie, Kim, and Pam; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services Entrusted To:
Granberry Mortuary, Inc.
8806 Jennings Station Road
Jennings, Missouri 63136
(314) 867-8837
Please remember our beloved family members and their immediate families in your prayers tonight.
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