Mrs. Easter Lillie Williams

With heartfelt sympathy, Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home, Inc., and members of the Williams family announce the passing of Mrs. Easter Lillie Williams of Roosevelt, NY, formerly of Darlington, SC.

Public viewing will be held 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home, Inc., 612 S Main St, Darlington, SC.

Funeral service will be held 12:00 PM noon, Friday, November 21, 2025, at Snow Hill Baptist Church, Hoffmeyer Rd, Florence, SC. Interment will follow at Faith Memorial Gardens, Rogers Rd, Darlington, SC.

Obituary

    “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.  I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”  II Timothy 4:6-8

    Mrs. Easter Lillie Williams lovingly known as “Lillie”, was born March 27, 1932 in Darlington County, South Carolina the daughter Annie Mae Harrison and Amos Williams.  She transitioned from Earth to Glory Monday, November 10, 2025 in the comfort of her home in Roosevelt, NY.   She was preceded in death by: her parents; two sisters: Rosa Mae Gee and Annie Mae Williams; two brothers: Amos Williams and Danny Williams; paternal aunt, Edith “Aunt Sweet” Morning; a cousin, Jeanette Newman; a nephew: Albert Williams, Christopher Williams and Bobby Jr. Fox; other family members.

    Lillie moved to New York and settled in Long Island, NY for over 60 years.  She held various jobs to support her children and went to school to obtain her GED. After obtaining her GED, she enrolled in BOCES to her Nurse’s Aide Certification.  Raising her children, she stressed the importance of getting a good education, love for family and working hard to “get ahead in life.”  Lillie was known for her sense of style and her love for hats, shopping and flowers.  Whether she was picking out the perfect plant or finding a new accessory, she did everything with grace and joy.  Her days were brightened by the things and people she loved the most, which reflected her colorful spirit and love for life.

    She leaves to cherish her memory:  three children: Levern Williams of Bronx, NY, Brenda McIntosh (Charles) of Greenville, NC and Linda McIntosh of Brooklyn, NY; two sisters, Virginia Wilds (Santee) and Sarah Louise Williams both of Darlington, SC; three grandchildren: Christopher, Christina and Samson; four great grandchildren: Camari, Cam’Ron “CJ”, Cayden and Caissaan; a host of other relatives and friends.

Please keep the family and friends of Mrs. Easter Lillie Williams in your thoughts and prayers. 

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