Rosa Mae Williams

July 12, 1942 - March 25, 2020

Mrs. Rosa Mae Williams (77) a native of Bertie County laid down her cross to receive her crown on March 25, 2020 at Vidant Bertie Memorial Hospital in Windsor, NC. She was the daughter of the late William Leandre Smallwood and Clara Bonds Smallwood. Mrs. Williams received her formal education from the public schools of Bertie County. In 1960 she married the love of her life Earl Williams. Together they made a home in Bertie until 1965. She and her husband decided to migrate to New York City to make a life for themselves. In New York City, Mrs. Rosa Mae was a homemaker for her husband and raised their children. In 2003 she and her husband left New York to return to their roots (Windsor, North Carolina). Mrs. Williams was a member and Deaconess at Saint Luke Missionary Church in Windsor where she enjoyed serving her LORD. She loved GOD, church and her family in that order. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. Much joy was found in watching and listening to them sing and dance. In her spare time she loved shopping, watching Judge Judy and Dancing with the Stars. She was also known for cooking delicious sweet potato pies. Left to cherish loving memories are her husband of sixty years, Earl Williams of the home; nine children, Carolyn Crawford, Rosa Weston, Deborah Alexander, Dennis Williams, Jacqueline Crawford, Ida Albergottie, Loriene Harris, Stacey Williams and Derrick Williams; seventeen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.