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Era Elizabeth Lay WIlliams

May 30, 1921 — May 10, 2019

Era Elizabeth Lay Williams was born May 30, 1921 as the daughter of the late William McKinley Lay and Nona Morrison Lay. She was united in marriage to Ralph Woodrow Williams in 1938 . Mr. Williams preceded her in death in 1972 . Mrs. Williams departed this life at Charter Senior Living Facility in Hermitage TN on May 10, 2019 at the age of 97 Years, 11 Months, 10 Days.

She was a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Mt. Juliet and also had accepted Christ as her Savior at Leatherwood Baptist Church in 1936. Mrs. Williams was a devoted wife , mother and homemaker during the years she and her husband raised their three children. Mrs. Williams drove for Hertz Car Rental for 28 years after she was widowed. She enjoyed driving and meeting new people.

She is survived by a son, Danny L. Williams (Ginger Williams) of Thompsons Station, TN; a daughter, Peggy Jean Mitchell of Hermitage, TN; a sister Louise Hunt of Memphis TN. 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by one son, Ralph E. Williams , son- in - law Mike Mitchell; one sister, Malvena Lay, one brother William Robert Lay

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Victory Baptist Church 1777 Tate Ave. Mt. Juliet TN 37122 designated to the Harbor Church fund.
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Visitation

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

1:00 - 1:50 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

104 West Hill Street, Waynesboro, TN 38485

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Graveside Services

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Memorial Gardens of Wayne County, Waynesboro

1038 Natural Bridge Rd, Waynesboro, TN 38485

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