Dorothy Williams

Dorothy Rae Williams, known to many as Dot or Dottie, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the age of 92. She was a beloved resident of Quincy, MA, but was originally from Elba, Alabama, born on December 19, 1931, to Rayfield and Jessie Mae Reynolds.

 Dorothy was a devoted mother to Consuelo Staton, Sherry and Ray Williams, Jeffrey C. Williams, and Chriscinda Williams. She was also a doting grandmother to Sinea, Ciana, Derek, Morgan, and Anna-Simone. Dorothy was a loving sister to Raymond, Myrtice, Patrick, and Bernard.

 Throughout her life, Dorothy worked at various places including Raytheon, Polaroid, Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center, and Elba and Covington County public schools. She had a passion for interior design and puzzles. She was described as vivacious, passionate, and hardworking, with a great sense of humor.

 Dorothy married Willie C. Williams in 1956 and they shared many wonderful years together. She enjoyed fashion and was always stylish. Dorothy had a big heart for her family, friends, and community.

Dorothy will be dearly missed by Mytice Young and Family, Deborah Young Franklin, Mark Franklin and family, Cassandra Young Pinkston and family, James Young Jr. and family, Cynthia Coaxum and family, Maggie Dean Marshall, Nobie Henry Rayborn.  Esther Williams, Anthony and Vanessa Williams, Scott Williams, Jacqueline Williams, and family. Clarence Williams, Stephen Farrier and family, Brenda Farrier and family, Annette Hammond, childhood friend, the extended Williams family in Connecticut; Donnie Williams, Marvin Williams and family, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with

the Lord. Scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In

each, I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were

two sets of footprints; other times there was only one.

During the low periods of my life I could see only one set of

footprints, so I said, "You promised me, Lord, that you would

walk with me always. Why, when I have needed you most,

have you not been there for me?"

The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set

of footprints, my child, is when I carried you."