Thelma Williams

Obituary of Thelma Williams Thelma McKenzie "Telt" Williams, a longtime resident of Leesburg, died July 17, 2013, after a long and trying illness. She was 88 years old. Born in Cheap, KY, she was known as "Teltie" to her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Charles, and as "Mom" to her two children, Lynne W. Frazier (David) of Leesburg and Robert Q. Williams (Julie) of Okahumpka. However, she was probably better known as "Mamaw" to her tribe of six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, and to her extended church and community families. And what a "Mamaw" she was; she was the epitome of unconditional love, acceptance, and maternal sacrifice. She was an old style housewife, mother, and grandmother, and she loved her children and grandchildren fiercely. She was a homeroom mother, a field trip chaperone, a Cub Scout den mother, a Girl Scout leader, a PTA member, and a Gray Lady at Beverly Shores Elementary School. She was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg for over 50 years, and she doggedly insisted that her children and grandchildren attend Sunday School and church on a regular basis. As evidence of that legacy, Charles and 14 of her descendents still attend First Presbyterian. Over the last ten years, dementia slowly took this remarkable lady away from her family and friends. Charles lovingly cared for her in their home until 2010, when she went to live with her wonderful caregiver, Mary Lou Speegle. She was treated like a member of their family there for the past three years. Those who knew "Mamaw" will forever remember her calm demeanor, her loving and compassionate manner, her soft hands, and her warm smile. They will remember her gentle voice, her tenderness, and passion for her husband and family. They will remember how she always put others first. We miss her greatly, but we rejoice that she has been freed and has claimed her final reward with God.In addition to Charles, Lynne and David, and Bob and Julie, Telt leaves behind sister Joye McKenzie King; grandchildren James R. Williams (Candace), William D. Frazier (Donna), Christen Williams Lamons (Brent), Ellen Frazier Miller (Brian), John R. Frazier, and Anne Williams Logan (Brooks). She also leaves great-grandchildren Camden, Siler, Neyland and Rigsby Williams; Maggie, Jack and Raney Lamons; Ava, Cole and Eli Logan; Charlie, Owen and Carolynne Frazier; and Carson, Davis and Anna Miller. A celebration of Telt's life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Leesburg, on Saturday, July 20, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Roy Sharpe officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her honor to the Memorial Fund at First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 491246, Leesburg, FL 34749-1246. Services A celebration of Telt's life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Leesburg, on Saturday, July 20, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Roy Sharpe officiating. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her honor to the Memorial Fund at First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 491246, Leesburg, FL 34749-1246.