Alice Marie Williams, active in her church

Alice Marie Williams was born Sunday, Feb. 24, 1924, in Bishopville, Md., to the late Charles and Eliza Purnell.  She departed this life Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was 94 years old.

She received her education in the Showell, Md. area. She was employed for over 15 years at the Christian Store House, Millsboro, and Swift Poultry Plant in Georgetown.

On Friday, July 15, 1949, she was united in holy matrimony to Ervin Harold Williams, Sr.  To this union two sons, Ervin Jr. and Mervin, were born

She was an active member of Prospect A.M.E. Church in Georgetown. She served as a missionary for over 60 years, and was a Mother of the Church and a Communion Steward.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Ervin Williams Sr.; son Ervin Williams Jr.; brother Charles Henry Purnell Jr.; sisters Maggie Purnell and Mary Purnell Phillips; and daughter-in-law Camilla Williams.

Alice leaves to cherish her memories two sons,  Mervin Williams (Vanessa) of Georgetown, and Elder Richard Morris (Sherleena) of Salisbury, Md.; four grandchildren,  Jaivon Williams (her proud and joy), Vanessa Duncan, Orlandra Burris and Justin Burtis; one sister-in-law, Bessie Purnell of Bishopville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. Family and friends may visit two hours prior to the service at Grace U.M. Church. 7 S. King St., Georgetown.

To offer words of comfort or sign the guestbook visit www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com. Professional services entrusted to Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Milford.