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Her Homegoing Service will be held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 11th and Center, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24th. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
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Pastor Navalla Williams was born December 1, 1949 in Taylor Mississippi, to the late Nathaniel and Elnora (nee: Martin) Jones, Sr. Navalla was a faithful member of Full Gospel Living Word Church, serving as Pastor under the leadership of her devoted husband, Apostle John C. Williams.
There was never a stranger Pastor Navalla met that she didn’t witness to and bring them to Christ. She was affectionately known as the “Southside Pastor” for she was known to stop her vehicle in the middle of the street and call individuals to her vehicle, witness to them; and bring them to salvation. She would go out of her way to help people and bring people by the car loads to church to serve God. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was the Manager and Booking Manager of The Jones Sisters singing quartette for over 20 years!
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 53 years, Apostle John C. Williams; one daughter; Stephanie Williams of Racine, WI; and two sons: Stephan Williams and Kawan (Tiffany) Hiler both of Racine, WI. and a bonus daughter, Mae Sago Bailey of Racine, WI, First granddaughter Lanesa Williams, of Chicago IL and ten other grandchildren all of Racine, WI; three sisters; MaryLynn and Emma Jones both of Racine, WI; Emma (James) Toles of Taylor MS one brother Edward Earl Jones of Racine, WI and sister-in-law, Dorothy Jones of Racine, WI; brother-in-law, Fred “Junior” Townsend; and a host of nieces and nephews and a special friend; Dr. Lillie Elanie Braylock of Racine, WI.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel and Elnora Jones, Sisters; Martha Louise (Webster) Fondren, Betty (Carl) Gamell, Catherine (J.C.) Jones, Laura Townsend, and Mabel Jones, brothers; Nathaniel (Mary Clotteal) Jones Jr. Jack (Mary) Jones, Perry (Christine) Jones, Currie Jones, and Tommie Jones, sister-in-law, Victoria Jones.
Griffin Martin Family says
My Condelemves To the Family.
Pastor Shonna Day says
To the Willoams and Jones family I send my heartfelt condolences to you all in your hour of bereavement , may the God of Peace grant your heart and mind peace and comfort even now, In the name of Yeshua HaMashiach
Sheri Price & Family says
MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
MOTHER WILLIAMS YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
Marlene Hiler says
My condolences to the family,I’m so sorry for your loss praying for the family,Navalla was a very sweet person she will be missed rest in peace🙏🏾❤️
Marlene & Kewan Hiler
Therita Bogan Harris says
My Deepest Condolences To Pastor Chester Williams And Family.
Sirena Allen says
To the Williams family . The Allen family send our condolences on behave of your lost. Mother I will always miss you. I’ll never forget the times we spent together. Thank you an dad for all that you have done and taught me. I’ll truly miss you mama. Love siren a Lien.
Prophetess Angie Boutwell says
To the family of Navella Williams, my heart is sadden of earth losing such an Angel, but heaven has just gain a heavenly Angel. Although we maynot understand, but God always picks the best. May God comfort you💜
Earlene Egerson says
You are one AMAZING Lady! You are so good to the people in your life. So considerate and caring. When you give it’s easy to see that it comes straight from the heart! ❤️ Your cheerful spirit made everyone around you happier. I will always treasure the time I shared being around you. You will be deeply miss my sweet cousin! 🙏🏾🕊️
Love you always,
Earlene, Sheila, Shawn and Stan 💔
Mane jefferson says
A very beautiful woman always giving an encouraging word always greeted me with a smile always was happy to see me. She always guided me in the right direction. She always had nothing but love for me. if she was in the choir or in the gospel group, she was always enthusiastic
Ella. Richardson says
So. Sorry. To. Hear. About. Navalla. May she now Rest In Peace. With the Lord. My condolences to. The. Family
Jacob Lee says
Matthew 5:4
Sis Phyllis says
To the family, may God envelop you in His love, comfort, & peace.
My great joy was Sis Navella & I being born again, & sharing membership at Greater Grace. A big heart, a kind word, a hard worker, & a Great cook.
Spread your wings Baby Girl, you earned them.
Sheila N Grandy says
My condolences to the Williams family, may God comfort you all during this time,😔🙏🌹
Dr. Charles C Jones says
Tears so sorry to hear of her passing you all have my condolences and prayers.
Therita Bogan Harris says
The Williams And Jones Family Have My Deepest Condolences In The Loss Of Navalla, She Was Such A Very Sweet And Nice Lady.
Joanne Tucker-Powell says
My condolences to Pastor Navalla family and all those who love ❤️ her. RIP 🙏.
Sarah Eatmon says
I am so sorry and at a loss for words on the news of mother Williams…my deepest condolences and prayers go out to her family..
Valerie Oliver says
May the good Lord continue to bless you and your family during this great time of sorrow !
The first lady will definitely be missed and may her legency continue to live on in our hearts and in our mind.
“I fought a good fight I finished my course there’s a crown awaiting me !! R.I.P
Mary Myers says
My very own opinion of mother. She alway greet me with love. Alway saying am praying for your boys. Come by church I got something for you. And I will say okay mother never made it to church. But she left this with me. I care about you do n ‘t every give up on God.
Founder Pastor Lackey, Pastor Elder Carson and All Nations Church says
Earth has no sorrow that God can’t heal, to the Williams family you have our condolences and prayers as you go through this time of grief may God grant you strength and comfort
Debra Turner says
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SUCH AN AMAZING WOMEN OF GOD! SHE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED. REST EASY MY LOVE. 💔
Sheila Grandy says
My condolences to the family, may God comfort you all during this time, 😔🙏🌹
Doris Ingram-Jones says
May God gave the family peace and comfort in the loss of Pastor Williams. She fought the good fight. She has finished her course. May God welcome her in.
Betty Kent says
Our Hearts go out to all you and may you find peace knowing she’s now in the Arms of our Lord and Savior.
Betty Kent
OraTurner-Griffin says
Condolences to the family’s 🙏🙏Mother Williams was an amazing woman she had a love for the Lord and everyone she come in contact with she was a beautiful woman in side and out she was a dear friend for over 30years to me and my family dear i will miss you dearly you will always have a place in my heart🕊🕊 rest my sweet lady love you your friend OraTurner-Griffin💔💔💔
Latoyua Duncan says
My condolences to the family.
Barbara Sims says
My condolences to the Jones/Martin family, her church family and her friends. Pastor Jones was definitely a jewel, she was one of the most beautiful and kindest individual that I’ve ever met. May the strength of God be your portion doing your time of bereavement.
Her baby duda is wat she always said !! says
I loved her she was like a gma to me I’m definitely going to miss her and when I showed up at church always touched her heart it showed she lived me and when I was sad or ever wanted to talk or her to just pray for me I called her 💔 😔 rest up
Josephine Shannon says
Words of sympathy feel in adequate in express grief and sorry for a loss so great .sending a warm embrace and all my love during this sad time.
Stacey Moore & Family says
We send our condolences to the Williams family.
Annie Daniel says
I love you my friend.
Jozell and Jimmy Davies says
To Apostle Williams and Family.
Sorry for your loss, Pastor Williams was a kind and loving person and will definitely be missed. It was a pleasure to have known her. May God give you strength and comfort in the days to come. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Eddie and Cindy Martin says
To the Williams Family
She was so much fun to be around. Always lifted your spirits. Kind and Caring to everyone. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.
Tina Riley says
Oh my what an Awesome woman of God. She not only walked the walk she also talked the talk. Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed but not forgotten.
SK n Marilyn Pearson says
Our deepest Condolences so saddened to hear about the news you can Preach ALL Day Long Davella
RHONDA BOGAN & FAMILY says
TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY, IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD!! OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY! WE USED TO MEET UP QUITE OFTEN AT OUR FAVORITE SHOPPING SPOT. HER SHOPPING CART WOULD BE OVERFLOWING AND SHE WOULD SAY YOU MAY HAVE TO LET ME GET A COUPLE OF $$ UNTIL I GET HOME LOL!! SHE ALWAYS HAD A WORD FROM THE LORD. SHE ALWAYS GAVE ME A WORD AS WELL AS A COMPLIMENT OF SOME KIND. SHE WAS ONE OF A KIND. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF MOTHER WILLIAMS AND SHE WILL BE SORELY MISSED.
Evangeilist Lynda Hyler says
Evangeilist Lynda Hyler
Condolences to the family
May the Peace of God Be With You All
Richard McGee and family says
My deepest condolences goes out to the Williams family. I know you’ll always feel your loved ones presence as you continue to go on your journey through life May she Rest In Peace ☮️💐
Karla Burks & Family says
My deepest condolences to the family. Mother Williams will be missed she’s waiting on that great day rest mother Williams ❣️🙏❤️🙏