Annie Williams

On February 21, 2025, Annie Williams, beloved matriarch of our family, got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She died surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was 85 years young, and she will be missed for her humor, strength, love, kindness, and the profound love that she had for her family. Annie Williams never knew a stranger. She made life-long friends, and she loved to go on outings with her bible study group and friends. She loved her independence and by the grace of God was able to live on her own and drive until the age of 84. Born on September 9, 1939, in Hayneville, Alabama, Annie was one of 9 children born to Sherman and Jessie Gordon. She was affectionately known as "Sug" by friends and family. After graduating high school at the age of 16, she moved to Mount Vernon, New York and worked hard to achieve the American dream. She married her first husband, James Williams Sr. and had 2 children, James Williams Jr. and Wendy Williams Redding. After the passing of her first husband, she married Archie Woodson, who was a loving husband and the father of her youngest child, Latesha Woodson. Together they helped to raise all 3 of her children and grandchild until her husband Archie went to be with the Lord in 1992. She resided in New York until her retirement from New York Presbyterian Hospital and St. Agnes Hospital. She then moved to Powder Springs, Georgia. After moving to Powder Springs, Sister Annie joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of the senior choir and enjoyed her bible study group. Despite her declining health, Annie always made time for everyone. She especially found time to dote on her 5 great grandchildren, 5 grandchildren, and 3 children. She never missed a single day speaking to her sister, Angeline Clausell. They were sisters and best friends; a beautiful and Godly example of what a relationship between sisters should be like. Annie Williams was predeceased by her husband Archie Woodson, her son James Williams Jr., and by 5 siblings. She is survived by her two daughters, Latesha Woodson and Wendy (Donald) Redding. She was also survived by 5 grandchildren (Precious, Michael, Jazzmin, Jurnee, and Jenasis), 5 great grandchildren (Taniyah, Jahsiah, Rafael, Mya, and Jayden), 3 brothers (Eugene and Moses Gordon and Willie Richard Parker), 1 beloved sister, Angeline (Marvin) Clausell, a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of loved ones. The family invite you to join them for a homegoing service. The service will be this Saturday at 11:00 am at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church at 4192 Brownsville Road in Powder Springs, Georgia. The funeral reception will be held at the church after laying our beloved Annie to rest in the Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens. The family appreciates all the prayers, shows of support, phone calls, and visits. Annie always said, "Give me my flowers while I'm alive to see them and smell them." Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton for the amazing care and love shown to Annie and the family during her last days, or to one of the churches she attended; Mount Ephraim Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Powder Springs, Georgia.