Obituary for Esther Louise Williams
Esther Williams was born December 12, 1946 in Monroe, LA to
Queen Jones and Louis Smith. She had ten siblings, Joe, James
(June), Wayne, Alberta, Linda; preceding her in death was Johnny
(JC), Mary Francis, Elizabeth (Liz), and William (Will).
She graduated from Carroll High School.
Esther had two sons, Curtis Wright and Maurice Richardson. She
married LuArthur Williams in June of 1977. They had one more son
together, Reginald Williams. Maurice preceded her in death.
Eshter worked for CPS for well over 20 years. She was the president
of the block club and part of Seniors On The Move. She is also in
the Senior Hall of Seniors at City Hall. Esther loved gardening, music
and decorating for the holidays.
She leaves behind: Two sons, Reginald Williams and Curtis Wright;
three brothers, Joe, James (June) and Wayne; two sisters, Alberta
and Linda; five grandchildren, Alexis, Jazmyne, Kennedy, Patrick
and Angelica; two great grandchildren, SJ and Da’Kodah.
When I come to the end of the day and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little–but not too long and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me–but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take and each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Maker’s plan. A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss Me–But Let Me Go!
Musical Prelude - “Be Blessed” ..................... Yolanda Adams
Processional ............................................ Family & Minister
Scripture ............................................................. Minister
Prayer ................................................................. Minister
Solo/Selection ..................................................... Musician
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ...................................
Obituary .................................................... Alexis Williams
Remarks ....................................................... 2 min. please
Poem ............................................... Tanya Floyd - Williams
Eulogy ................................................................ Minister
Benediction .......................................................... Minister
Recessional ......................................................... Minister
Oakridge Cemetery
4301 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Hillside, IL 60162
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Funeral: 10:30 a.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644
Queen Jones and Louis Smith. She had ten siblings, Joe, James
(June), Wayne, Alberta, Linda; preceding her in death was Johnny
(JC), Mary Francis, Elizabeth (Liz), and William (Will).
She graduated from Carroll High School.
Esther had two sons, Curtis Wright and Maurice Richardson. She
married LuArthur Williams in June of 1977. They had one more son
together, Reginald Williams. Maurice preceded her in death.
Eshter worked for CPS for well over 20 years. She was the president
of the block club and part of Seniors On The Move. She is also in
the Senior Hall of Seniors at City Hall. Esther loved gardening, music
and decorating for the holidays.
She leaves behind: Two sons, Reginald Williams and Curtis Wright;
three brothers, Joe, James (June) and Wayne; two sisters, Alberta
and Linda; five grandchildren, Alexis, Jazmyne, Kennedy, Patrick
and Angelica; two great grandchildren, SJ and Da’Kodah.
When I come to the end of the day and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little–but not too long and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me–but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take and each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Maker’s plan. A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss Me–But Let Me Go!
Musical Prelude - “Be Blessed” ..................... Yolanda Adams
Processional ............................................ Family & Minister
Scripture ............................................................. Minister
Prayer ................................................................. Minister
Solo/Selection ..................................................... Musician
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ...................................
Obituary .................................................... Alexis Williams
Remarks ....................................................... 2 min. please
Poem ............................................... Tanya Floyd - Williams
Eulogy ................................................................ Minister
Benediction .......................................................... Minister
Recessional ......................................................... Minister
Oakridge Cemetery
4301 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Hillside, IL 60162
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Funeral: 10:30 a.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644