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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Brenda Lee (Barrett) Williams
Brenda Lee
(Barrett) Williams
Apr 18, 1960 — Oct 26, 2014
Brenda Lee (Barrett) Williams' Obituary
Brenda Lee
"Tickey"
(Barrett) Williams, age 54 of Palestine, Texas died Sunday October 26, 2014 in M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Service:
Saturday November 1, 2014 at 11:00 am
Location: Bethel AME Church, CR 403, Palestine, Texas 75801
Pastor, Officiating Minister & Eulogist: Rev. Marlon Minnifee
Interment following service in Jerusalem Cemetery, Palestine, Texas
Visitation:
Friday October 31, 2014 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, Tx 75801
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine
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Biographical Sketch for Brenda Lee "Tickey" Barrett Williams
Brenda Lee Williams was born on April 18, 1960 in Palestine, Texas, to the proud parents of Eddie and Jessie Lee (Taylor) Barrett. She was the fourth of ten children.
Brenda was raised in community of Jerusalem in Montalba, Texas. She attended and received in education in the Palestine I.S.D., Palestine, Texas and graduated in the class of 1978.
She accepted Christ early in life and united with Bethel AME Church. She served as church secretary, supervisor of YPD, was in the choir, served on the usher's board and food committee. She was a life member.
Brenda married Gary Wayne Williams on January 28, 1981. This union was blessed with two children.
She worked in food service at Palestine I.S.D. & Spring I.S.D.
On October 26, 2014 in Houston, Texas, Brenda left this earth on the Wings of Angels. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie & Jessie Barrett; grandparents, Albert & Rosetta Brown Taylor and Warren & Josie Smith Barrett.
Those left behind to remember sweet memories are:
Loving husband, Gary Wayne Williams, Houston, Texas; devoted children, Corey (Wanda) Williams, Palestine and Adrienne Williams, Houston, Texas; mother-in-law, Merlene Williams, Montalba, Texas; four brothers, James (May Joyce) Barrett, Katy, Texas, Eddie Joe (Faye) Barrett, Athens, Texas, Graylyn (Patricia) Barrett, Dallas, Texas, Walter Barrett, Houston, Texas; five sisters, Lowanda Jones, Palestine, Texas, Donna (Tony) Evans, Houston, Texas, Mattie Jackson, DiRutha (Paul) Holbert, and Paula J. Barrett, all of Palestine, Texas; two granddaughters, Courtney Crist and Asia Williams; two brothers-in-law, Herman (Pearley) Williams, Belton, Texas, Daniel (Pamela) Keys, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; two sisters-in-law, Frances (Donald) Skinner, DeSoto, Texas, Linda (Samuel) Wickware, Palestine, Texas; granddog, Blu Williams. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Service:
Saturday November 1, 2014 at 11:00 am
Location: Bethel AME Church, CR 403, Palestine, Texas 75801
Pastor, Officiating Minister & Eulogist: Rev. Marlon Minnifee
Interment following service in Jerusalem Cemetery, Palestine, Texas
Visitation:
Friday October 31, 2014 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, Tx 75801
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine
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Biographical Sketch for Brenda Lee "Tickey" Barrett Williams
Brenda Lee Williams was born on April 18, 1960 in Palestine, Texas, to the proud parents of Eddie and Jessie Lee (Taylor) Barrett. She was the fourth of ten children.
Brenda was raised in community of Jerusalem in Montalba, Texas. She attended and received in education in the Palestine I.S.D., Palestine, Texas and graduated in the class of 1978.
She accepted Christ early in life and united with Bethel AME Church. She served as church secretary, supervisor of YPD, was in the choir, served on the usher's board and food committee. She was a life member.
Brenda married Gary Wayne Williams on January 28, 1981. This union was blessed with two children.
She worked in food service at Palestine I.S.D. & Spring I.S.D.
On October 26, 2014 in Houston, Texas, Brenda left this earth on the Wings of Angels. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie & Jessie Barrett; grandparents, Albert & Rosetta Brown Taylor and Warren & Josie Smith Barrett.
Those left behind to remember sweet memories are:
Loving husband, Gary Wayne Williams, Houston, Texas; devoted children, Corey (Wanda) Williams, Palestine and Adrienne Williams, Houston, Texas; mother-in-law, Merlene Williams, Montalba, Texas; four brothers, James (May Joyce) Barrett, Katy, Texas, Eddie Joe (Faye) Barrett, Athens, Texas, Graylyn (Patricia) Barrett, Dallas, Texas, Walter Barrett, Houston, Texas; five sisters, Lowanda Jones, Palestine, Texas, Donna (Tony) Evans, Houston, Texas, Mattie Jackson, DiRutha (Paul) Holbert, and Paula J. Barrett, all of Palestine, Texas; two granddaughters, Courtney Crist and Asia Williams; two brothers-in-law, Herman (Pearley) Williams, Belton, Texas, Daniel (Pamela) Keys, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; two sisters-in-law, Frances (Donald) Skinner, DeSoto, Texas, Linda (Samuel) Wickware, Palestine, Texas; granddog, Blu Williams. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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