Officiating Minister: Rev. Charles Webb

Interment following service in Bethel Cemetery, Oakwood, Texas

Final Arrangements Made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, TX  75801
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The Purpose Driven Life

Samuel Nell (Alford) Williams, an extraordinary woman with a big heart and a fascinating spirit.  Nell, as known by most of her friends, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 30, 2015.  Her final days were with the ones that loved her so much.

She was born to the parentage of Andrew Alford and Mercedee (Washington) Alford, on November 7, 1946, whom both preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Barbara Ashley and Shirley Alford.

At a young age, Nell united with the Waymon Chapel AME Church where she participated in various church activities.  She later was baptized into the Griggs Chapel Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Homer Webb.  Nell was a faithful member of her church until her health failed.  Notably, she was treasurer of the mission auxiliary at the time of her disabling health.

Education: Nell was a graduate of the Class of 1967 of the former Butler High School of Freestone County, Texas.  She attended Prairie View University where she graduated with an associated degree in secretarial science.

Marriage and Family: She was married to Simmie Williams to which three children were born namely: Rodney, Tamara, and La Kesha Williams respectively.  Nell was grandmother to Taylor Simone and Matthew Williams.

Employment: Xeox, Proline, Cities of Dallas, and Aldus

Affiliation: Twin Oak Association Committee of Dallas.

At her demise, she leaves her children and grandchildren; son-in-law: Byron Williams; sisters: Ruthie Jean Hamilton, Oakwood, Tx., Andrea McKinney, Dallas, Tx., Godson: Joshua Webb; Nephews: Michael Alford, Sr., Airman Andre' Alford, Robert Smart, Gavin Ashley, and Keldrick McKinney. Nieces: Kimberly and Kira McKinney, and Cidne Smart. Special friends: Homer and Barbara Webb, Kim Take, Leotha Cash, Gloria Barnes, Willie Lois Webb, Marva Skinner, West Vernon, and Pearl Davidson and a host of relatives and friends.