Obituaries

Mr. Norman Williams passed away on August 11th, 2024.

Norman Williams was born April 5, 1940 to the late
Obie and Sylvester Williams. To this union, eleven
children were born and Norman was the eldest. Norman
departed this earthly life August 11, 2024. Norman grew
up around Freeman Hill and the Odessadale
communities. He attended the Greenville and Odessadale
school systems. Norman later furthered his education
through the Adult Literacy and Learning Program in
Lagrange, GA. Norman was employed by the city of
Lagrange from May 7, 1959 to May 7, 1999. Norman
then retired after these 40 years of serving in the city of
Lagrange.

Norman always kept his faith in God first in his life as he
joined the Branch Hebron Baptist Church on the 2nd
Sunday of August 1955 under the leadership of Rev.
Walker. Norman would in turn transition into eternal life
on the 2nd Sunday of August 2024! He was a faithful
member there until his health started to decline. Later in
life, he moved his membership to the New Arbor
Community Church.

Norman was married to the late Ela Elaine Williams aka
“Kitty” and they were residents of the Greenville, GA
community. During their marriage, Norman and Kitty
shared many great memories in their life together before
her untimely passing. Norman was best known around
the Odessadale community for assisting some of the
senior citizens by driving them to the supermarket,
doctor’s appointments, and to various merchants and
shopping venues. He was loved by many and will be
missed by his family and friends.

Norman’s transition into eternal life was preceded by his
wife, one son, parents, and siblings Annie Ruth Cousins,
Gloria Ann Canty, Rufus Williams, Obie Williams Jr.
and Robert Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory
five sisters, Gladys Birts (Atlanta, GA), Josephine
Billups (Atlanta, GA), Mildred Henderson (Greenville,
GA), Dorothy Williams (Lithonia, GA), Christine
Monero (Luthersville, GA), one aunt, Minnie B. Ford
(Chicago, IL) and one uncle, Norman Middlebrooks
(Chicago, IL), and a host of other relatives and friends

A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 11 AM at New Arbor Community Church in Warm Springs Georgia.