Mrs. Essie Mae Williams
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Essie's obituary
>In Loving Memory of Essie Williams
August 1, 1941 – December 18, 2025
Essie Williams was born on August 1, 1941, in Savannah, Georgia, to Cyrus and Helen Williams. She was raised in a close-knit and loving family, deeply influenced by the strong guidance and care of her grandmother, Patchent Wright. These early foundations shaped Essie’s life—rooting her in faith, family, and a deep sense of responsibility to those she loved.
Essie was preceded in death by her parents, Cyrus and Helen Williams; her brother, Cyrus Williams Jr.; and her sisters, Florie Mae and Marie. She is lovingly remembered and survived by her children, grandchildren, her sister Clara, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
Essie Williams will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her love, strength, power, generosity, and unwavering devotion to family… to be continued.
*The entire Obituary will be read during the memorial service .
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Memorial & Celebration of Life
Cornerstone Baptist Church
574 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
(Memorial & Repass)
The family respectfully requests that all flowers and notes be sent to Cornerstone Baptist Church.
*We warmly invite you to bring a photo of Essie, if you have one, for the memory board, along with a heartfelt note for the memory box. In her honor, you may also bring a dish that was one of her favorites—please let us know in advance. And as Essie would lovingly remind us, if you can’t cook… stay out of the kitchen.
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