Willie Reba Ladner Williams, age 85, of Orange, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 25, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Reba was born in Fairdale, TX on August 29, 1938, to Elzie Nathaniel Ladner and Madie Clara Love Ladner. She grew up in Fairdale where she met her beloved husband of 68 years, Fuller Maurice Williams.
Reba and Maurice resided in Orange, TX until they made the move to their farm in Newton, TX, where they spent some of their most joyous years of their life. Reba spent her days cooking the most amazing meals for her family and doing a little QVC shopping on the side. Reba was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her love for her family knew no limits. She cherished each moment spent with them and radiated warmth that made everyone feel truly valued and appreciated. May we remember her as a beacon of strength and inspiration, carrying forth her legacy with love, compassion, and resilience. As we bid farewell to an extraordinary woman who graced our lives, may we find solace in knowing that Reba has now found eternal peace in the embrace of her beloved God.
Reba was preceded in death by her parents, Elzie Nathaniel Ladner and Madie Clara Love Ladner; her brother, Thomas Ladner; sister Katie Smith and husband Harold, sister Leona Warden and husband J.D.
Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory are husband Maurice Williams; son Gary Williams and wife Barbara; granddaughters Ashley Williams, Crissy Fuqua and husband Blake; grandson Michael Holmes and wife Vickie; great-grandchildren Lennyn Fuqua and Andy Holmes; sisters, Clarene Anderson and husband John, Mary Shores and husband Freddy; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Fairdale Baptist Church, 4820 Fairdale Rd., Hemphill, Texas with Brother Van Lowe officiating.
Visitation will begin prior to service starting at 1:00 PM.
Burial will follow services at Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Hemphill, TX with Wesley Lewis, Jarred Lewis, Keith Mauer, John Anderson, Mark Anderson, and Todd Anderson serving as pallbearers.
Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.
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