Obituaries
April 25, 1935 – April 11, 2020
Gladys Marshall Williams, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2020 in Vicksburg, MS with her son by her side. She was born in Edwards, MS on April 25, 1935 to Alice and Walter Marshall. Gladys is survived by her son Estes Dewayne Williams (Houston, TX), grandchildren, Justin Dewayne Williams (Houston, TX) and Eva Williams Johnson (Matthew) (Loma Linda, CA), her sister Alma Jean Banks (Edwards, MS) and a host of other family and friends. Gladys was preceded in rest by her husband of 33 years, Estes Williams, Jr.
Gladys attended Jarvis Christian College graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1957. She earned her masters degree in education at Jackson State University. Gladys and Estes were married in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, in 1960.
Gladys worked as a teacher in Mississippi for over 30 years. Twenty-five years were dedicated to the Vicksburg-Warren County School System. Gladys life of service was evident in her love for Jesus Christ, her family and church. She was a member of the Morning Star Seventh-day Adventist Church, Vicksburg, MS. You could regularly find her at the Salvation Army preparing and serving lunch on the second and fourth Monday of the month.
Mortuary Services has been entrusted to CJ Williams Mortuary Services. Public viewing is scheduled for April 24 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A private family graveside committal ceremony will be at 2:00 PM Saturday April 25, 2020 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg. A public memorial service will be announced for a future date.
Visitation Location: C J Williams Mortuary Services Suite A
Date and Time of Visitation: Friday, December 20, 2019, 5-7 PM with family present from 6 - 7 PM
Mr. Rodney Ross transitioned this life on December 7, 2019 in Memphis, TN. He was 43. He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories: his mother, Betty Ross Washington, his sons, Jordan Ross, Jamal Williams, Jai Williams, three brothers, Raymond Washington, Gregory James, Michael James, three sisters, Debra Pemberton, Denetha Turner, Temeka Washington, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
