Minnie Keller Roberts Williams

Mrs. Minnie Keller Roberts Williams, age 85, of Valdosta and Savannah, passed away at her home in Valdosta on October 7, 2006.

Minnie Williams’ life epitomized the teachings of the Apostle Paul on the meaning of love. She had a marvelous capacity for unconditional affection, kindness, generosity, loyalty and optimism. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and an excellent homemaker and hostess. She was a pillar of support in hardships and a beacon of radiant light in good and bad times. It was a great blessing to live in that light.

Mrs. Williams was born in Valdosta on January 17, 1921, the daughter of Mary Converse Roberts and John Young Roberts, both with family lineage in Georgia pre-dating the American Revolution. Mrs. Williams grew up in Valdosta and was graduated from Valdosta High School in 1938 and Valdosta State College in 1942.

In 1942, she married George W. Williams, also a Valdostan, with whom she raised four children while living in Cordele and Savannah. Mr. Williams predeceased his wife in 1999 after a distinguished career as an attorney, serving for many years as senior partner of Bouhan, Williams & Levy, LLP of Savannah. Mrs. Williams was also predeceased by sisters, Mary Young Oliver and Edith Converse Roberts of Valdosta and brother, John Taylor Roberts II of Tampa, FL.

Survivors include a daughter, Edith Williams Mathews (David) of Lexington, KY and three sons, E. Pomeroy Williams (Nita) of Savannah, George W. Williams, Jr. of Los Angeles, and John Young Williams (Julian) of Atlanta, a sister, Edwina Roberts “Bootsie” Smotherman of Valdosta, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, eight nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.

Mrs. Williams was a member of The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia, The Garden Club of Savannah, the First Baptist Church of Valdosta and the First Baptist Church of Savannah.

A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Valdosta, 200 West Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601 on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at one p. m. The Reverend Mac Weaver will officiate. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at two p. m. at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Valdosta, the First Baptist Church of Savannah, P. O. Box 9551, Savannah, GA 31412 or to Emory University School of Law for the George W. Williams Scholarship Fund, 1301 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322. Carson McLane Funeral Home (229-242-5544) is in charge of arrangements. A visitation will be held for family and friends at the funeral home from 6 p. m. until 9 p. m. on Monday, October 9, 2006.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602