Deborah Lynne Williams

January 21, 1953 - April 15, 2020

Lakeview Memory Gardens

Deborah Lynne Colley Williams, 67, of Phenix City, AL died with her family near her on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

A private service will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Ms. Williams was born January 21, 1953 in Pensacola, FL daughter of Lucy Bernice Goodrich Colley and the late Edward Colley. She was a Department Manager for the Columbus, GA Hobby Lobby where she enjoyed sharing her talents and ideas with the customers shopping in the fabric department. She was a wealth of knowledge to many people when it came to all things fabric, sewing, or yarn. Ms. Williams was always serving others with her kind and gentle ways. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Phenix City, AL where she served in various ministries. We will remember her as a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her memories will forever be cherished in our hearts.

Survivors other than her mother, Bernice Goodrich Colley, include her two children, Stacy Bell (Jason) and Daniel Williams (Leslie) all of Phenix City, AL; four siblings, Harry Colley (Mary Kay), Green Cove Springs, FL, Cheryl Copeland (Fred), Smiths Station, AL, Martin Colley (Tammy), Columbus, GA and Allen Colley (Lynne), Smiths Station, AL; five dearly loved grandchildren, Millie, Micah, Maelynne, Bryson and Austin; several nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

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Deborah Lynne Colley Williams, 67, of Phenix City, AL died with her family near her on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. A private service will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Ms. Williams was born January 21, 1953 in Pensacola, FL daughter of Lucy Bernice Goodrich ColleyContinue Reading

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3 years ago God called you home, I know you are in a better place but you are missed so much, I miss you coming back to visit and our time together catching up on how our lives are going.

Thank you for the kind message Mrs. Zada. We are grateful for your condolences.В

Hi Mrs. Jane. I am so grateful for your sweet message. I agree. She will be missed so much!
Sincerely,
Stacy, daughter of Deborah

Love you all so much, Mr. Ken and Mrs. Carol! Thank you for this sweet message!

Hi Tracy. I will miss her big laugh and big heart too. She was such a wonderful Momma. I am grateful God chose her to be my Momma. :) I appreciate these kind words!

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Hi Mrs. Gail. I am so glad you commented with such sweet sentiments. We will miss her too. I will cherish each memory I have of her! Thank you for you and Mrs. Judi planting a tree in memory of her.В What an incredibly kind gesture.

Hi Dawn. Thank you so much for the beautiful comment. God has been so gracious to give me many reasons to be thankful during this time of mourning. He has been a source of comfort and peace. Thank you for the condolences.

Hi Mrs.В Limbaugh. Thank you so much for the kind comment. Momma will certainly be missed. I know that her church family will grieve mightily. Thank you for loving her well. She was such a great Momma and will be missed so much. I am grateful you took the time to comment and let us know you were thinking of us!

I only knew her for a short time but she was a great person.В May she rest and her family have some peace that she is in a much better place.В

Deborah was a friend and fellow church member.В She was always ready to help in whatever way was needed.В She will be missed by all who knew her.

Deborah's daughter, Stacy, and her family, have been such an incredible witness for our Lord Jesus Christ, and while I know their hearts are hurting for the loss of their mother and grandmother, I know He will hold them up in their time of grief and bring unspeakableВ joy in the morning. You are the Resurrection and the Life! Thank You, Jesus!

I will miss her big laugh and her big heart.В

I worked with Deborah at Hobby Lobby & thought the world of her.В She always worked so hard and was so good at her job. I enjoyed talking with her when I had the chance. To put it simply, she was just a good person and I will miss her.

May you feel the love of God, family and friends today and the days ahead. My deepest condolences to you all.

I am very saddened at the passing of Deborah Williams. Deborah was a very special person & will be missed at First Presbyterian Church of Phenix City. My love & prayers go out to Deborah, children, grandchildren & friends !
I wish you GodвЂ™s peace !

Marianne D. Limbaugh

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