Priscilla Harris Williams
December 5, 1947 ~ August 12, 2024
Mrs. Priscilla H. Williams, daughter of the late Will and Jessie Mae Harris, was born December 5, 1947 in Perry, Florida. Priscilla attended the public schools of Levy County, Florida. In 1965, she went on to attend Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida as a charter member of the renowned Upward Bound program and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She later attended the University of South Florida in Tampa where she earned a Master’s Degree in Library Science and gained her tenure as a Librarian at the University of Florida’s Smathers Libraries until she retired in 2014.
At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized in a “local pond” as she noted was common at the time. She later joined Nolan Missionary Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member. At Nolan, she served faithfully as an honorary Mother of the Church due to be officially installed on September 29, 2024.
Priscilla was an active member of the Red Hats of Levy County and enjoyed regular lunch dates with her retirement friends. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved by many. Her Christian life was as beautiful as the creations she quilted and loved so well. Her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. She peacefully departed this life Monday, August 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and pastor. She was preceded in death by her sisters Annie J. Williams and Ellar Wease Williams, and her brothers, Lonnie Harris and Will G. Harris.
Priscilla was united in holy matrimony to James Williams, Jr. on June 12, 1970. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her husband of 54 years, James Williams, Jr.; Children: James (Angela) Williams III of Wasilla, Alaska, Ronnie (Mary) L. Williams, Sr. of Ocala, Florida, and Aimee Williams of College Park, Georgia; Siblings: Connie Pettway of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Henry Harris of Port St. Lucie, Billy Harris of Gainesville, Florida and Delores Cartwright of Fairbanks, Florida; Grandchildren: Gabrielle Hargett, Jamie Williams, Calee Tyson, Caitlin Tyson, Poetri Williams, Ronnie Williams Jr, Juliana Williams, a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia in Priscilla’s name: https://www.sicklecellga.org/donate or mailed to 2391 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 - OR donate to her beloved church home Nolan Missionary Baptist Church - 7681 NE 185th Ct, Williston, FL 32696.
These donations may be sent directly, or electronically to Priscilla’s daughter, Aimee Williams through CashApp: $aimdenise -- OR -- Zelle: aimdenise@yahoo.com
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May the Angels wrap their wings around all who knew Priscilla in comfort and love. She will surely be missed.
Florence
My condolences to the family. Sending prayers.
I will miss my walking and quilting sister. May she rest in peace with the other angels in my life.
I will miss seeing her walking in morning
Priscilla was a beautiful lady and friend. I will miss her, but I have wonderful memories to keep her alive for me.
Priscilla was more like a sister to me instead of an in-law. She will truly be missed by me and my husband. We love you and may you rest in heaven with the other family.
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. If you need anything please let me know.
We extend our sincere condolences to Angela Cartwright and family for your loss. Our heartfelt prayers are with you.
Our heartfelt condolences to our “extended” family. Priscilla will be missed.
My condolences to you all. Rip Priscilla💙..
My deepest heart felt condolences to Uncle James, Jaime, Ronnie, and Aimee.
May God grant you his peace, comfort, and strength at this difficult time.
Love you,
Your niece and cousin,
Angela
Our deepest sympathy to Priscilla’s family. We will miss our traveling partner.
Love,
The Eddie Nattiel Family
Thank you for loving me. Making those good egg sandwiches as we watched the Price is Right in Carol Stream IL. Walking Jamie to his rock to catch the bus to school. I love you my beautiful Godmother. My real life Maria from Sesame Street. Rest in Peace 🕊️
My condolences to all the family and friends of this dear lady. I had the pleasure of working with Priscilla at the University of Florida. She was smart and kind and, just thinking about her rather subtle sense of humor makes me smile, even today.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all. May Priscilla rest in peace. For the family, you gave her your love and support and may this ease some of the pain for your loss.
Sending prayers and condolences to Mr. James and family. With love ❤️
To The Williams Family,
I wil miss Priscilla so much. I will always hold the precious memories in my heart for her during the time we worked together at UF. Priscilla was a very nice friend of mine. James, Jaime, Ronnie, Aimee and all the grands, you all are in my prayers. I will always remember Priscilla.
The sweetest person you could ever know. May peace and comfort be with my Uncle James and family, love you all.
Condolences to Priscilla's husband James, her children and extended family. I worked with Priscilla for many years at the library at UF. She was not only a coworker to me but so much more. For about a span of two years back in the mid-1990s we commuted together to USF in Tampa for classes to complete master’s degrees in library science. Those four hours in the car there and back provided time for many interesting discussions and experiences. Indeed, she was like my 2nd mom at work. A very special person to me. I'm trying to hold back the tears as I write this knowing that all troubles are done for her now, but I can't.
May God give comfort to the Harris family during this time.