Lois Mary Parks Williams

Leicester - Lois Mary Parks Williams, 84, of 25 Redbud Lane, Leicester, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2003. A native of Swain County, she had resided in Buncombe County for 30 years. Mrs. Williams was a daughter of the late Matthew and Melissa Watkins Parks, and a member of Powells Branch Baptist Chruch. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband of 66 years Cecil Williams; children, Joyce Ledford and husband Claude of Leicester, Cecil Williams Jr. and wife Pat of Candler, Sheila Stewart and husband Randy of Arden; sister, Hettie Rose of Marion; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Winebarger officiating. Burial will folow in the church cemetery. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Anders-Rice Funeral home is assisting the family.