Obituary of Jean C. Williams
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Jean Clawson Williams
Age 90 of Boone, N.C. passed peacefully on Sunday night, September 13, 2015.
Jean was born Ollie Jean Clawson on October 30, 1924 to parents Hamp and Verlie Clawson of the Meat Camp community, and grew up in a loving family of two boys and two girls. Jean was married for 63 years to Roy Farthing Williams until his passing in 2009. Survivors include two sons - F. David Williams and wife Faye and Charles R. Williams and wife Patsy; three grandchildren � Wesley Williams and wife Suzanne, Karen Williams, and Gregory Williams; and two great-grandchildren � Samantha and Devon Williams. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews whose visits and care packages were so appreciated over the years. Jean was preceded in death by her sister and brothers: Ann Sharpton, John Clawson, and Max Clawson.
One thing Jean and Roy treasured most was being adopted grandparents for kindergarteners at neighboring Green Valley Elementary School. Helping others was always a blessing for both of them. Also, Jean loved tending to her flowers, sharing vegetables from the garden, crocheting and knitting. In her later years, Jean appreciated the care and attention she received from the staffs at Deerfield Ridge and Glenbridge facilities.
A service to celebrate Jean�s life will be held at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home, 194 Queen Street, Boone, N.C. 28607 on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at 1:30. Visitation will be from noon until 1:30 pm, with funeral services following immediately thereafter. A graveside service will then be held at Mt. Lawn Memorial Park, 521 Old East King Street, Boone, N.C. 28607 immediately following the funeral services.
Jean and Roy were active members of Meat Camp Baptist Church for many years, and the ladies of the church are always so gracious, loving, and caring in times such as these. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Meat Camp Baptist Church WMU, In care of Barry Greene, 527 Jack Hayes Road, Boone, N.C. 28607. Feel free to make donations to any other charities which are dear to your heart.
Online condolences may be shared with the Williams family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Williams family.