Sarah (Shorty) Williams
January 17, 1925 ~ July 20, 2011
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Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Sarah (Shorty) A. Williams, 86, passed away on July 20, 2011 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born in Faust, Madison County, in the old English home place, in 1925, the daughter of George W. Anderson and Ava E. Anderson. She was married to Conrad (Buck) F. Williams in 1946. She was raised in the Asheville area and lived in Arden the remainder of her life.
Shorty was an active volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was a former co-owner and bookkeeper of A.C. Williams Plumbing and Heating. She was a gifted seamstress, running a home business, making custom slip covers for furniture and taught sewing courses for N. C. State Home Extension Service. She was a long time and faithful member of the Biltmore United Methodist Church, where she was honored for her service to the (WSCS) Women's Society for Christian Service. She was past president of the Gideon's Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad F. Williams, a brother, George B. Anderson and a son, Michael E. Williams.
She leaves behind, a brother, Bob E. Anderson, three sons, Thomas S. Williams and wife Glenda of Asheville, NC, George A. Williams and wife Deborah of Winterville, NC and Dale C. Williams and wife Veronica of Arden, NC. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren; Ava M. Williams and Susan W. Selmensberger of Asheville, Sarah K. Williams of New York and Shelley E. Williams of Denver, CO, Garrett M. C. Williams, Shelby A. M. Williams, Keira A. S. Williams of Arden and two great grandchildren; Sydney A. and Brendan M. Selmensberger.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.
(http://www.michaeljfox.org/help_honorMemoryGifts.cfm)
A graveside service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard on Saturday, July 23 at 9:30am. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
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We are the parents of Christie Pickel. After Erin began having so many health issues, I remember so many times that ‘Shorty’ would bring food to Mark and Christie’s house. I think Shorty brought the homemade pound cake. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
I will always remember the good times visiting with Uncle Buck and Aunt Shorty.She could make the best hush puppies and pound cake in the world!
Her smile alone would warm your heart, she was a special lady with alot of special gifts,she will be missed.
Tommy,George, Dale and families.
We are so saddened to lose our dear ‘Aunt Shorty’. She was so special to us. Her wit and humor was always dry and she enjoyed a good laugh. SOOOO many good memories growing up with you all. Take comfort in the knowledge that she is well, young again and with Uncle Buck, Mike and all her loved ones. Prayers and love to you all,
Joan and Sandy
To the family of Sarah Williams, I was greived to hear of Sarah’s passing. She was one of my remaining first cousins. My brother Emerson and I remember her fondly from our youth. Bruce, my husband, and I extend our deepest sympathy.
Your mom made me laugh like very few people in this world had the ability to do. I always learned something from her whenever we were together whether it be cooking, crafting or life in general. She is at peace now and with your Dad, Mike and others she has longed to see again.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers..we love you.
What wonderful memories I have of Shorty. She made a beautiful skirt for me to take to college. And what a cook she was! Her pound cakes were always welcome. She and Buck always welcomed my daughter, Susan and her children. My grandchildren loved running around the yard picking flowers. Her sparkle will live with us forever.
Buck and Shorty were Mother’s absolute best friends over the last 15+ years of her life. They took her to church every Sunday, to fold newsletters on Wednesday and anywhere else she needed to go. Also, there was always the poundcakes for any reason at all and sometimes for no reason. Everything they did was with love and good humor. Love to you all.
Tommy, George, Dale and family,
It was sad to hear the news of Aunt Shorty, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Buck and Shorty were special people who helped shape my life, for which I am grateful.There is no doubt in my mind that each have now heard; ‘Well done my good and faithful servant.’ Please know that you all have mine and Kate’s heartfelt condolence.
Tommy, George and Dale,
Barbara and I were sorry to hear from Boby that your mother had passed on. I used to enjoy my trips to see your folks when we were in Hickory to see Barbara’s parents. Her faith and spirit were an inspiration. We are blessed to have had her in our lives.
In Christ’s love,
Blake and Barbara