Memories of Laura "Cathy" Catherine Williams

In memory of

Laura "Cathy" Catherine Williams

Picayune, MS

February 5, 1954 - February 14, 2021

Feb 5, 1954 - Feb 14, 2021

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Deanna Watts

Just found this. My prayers continue to be with Edison and Jeremy and their families for the coming days. Cathy was one of my cousins that was loved dearly. She has no more fight but to rest in the arms of her Savior.

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Kat Dick

I met Mrs. Cathy at Goodyear Baptist Church. My first impression of her was that she was a lovely lady and a very godly woman! Over time we became very close, and she is my biggest role model! I always looked up to her! I still do!! I love and miss her very much!♥️

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Terry Givens

It was a pleasure to get to reacquainted with Cathy, a fellow classmate, when my wife and I rejoined GBC. She was a joy to know and will be truly missed by the family and the Church. Praying for God's comfort on the family.

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Brian Palmer

My heart jumped every time I got to see her. I truly loved Ms. Cathy. She was dear to my heart. I loved being in her presence. I always felt that everything was okay. She taught me in VBS, Sunday School, Youth, etc. I can say that 3 people were in my life strongly when I met Christ. She was one of the 3 that introduced me to my Savior. I had a chance to tell her what she meant to me a year and half ago. Her response was, “Brian, I needed to hear that.” Our condolences to the family. You are in our prayers. What a phenomenal woman she was. She set the standard high for us to follow. I pray we do that.

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Marsha Beth Mcgregor

My heart is saddened to hear of Cathy’s passing. I loved her dearly as a friend. I will be praying for the family during this time

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Tiffany Goodman (Roberts)

For essays and applications, I've often written about Mrs. Cathy as being one of the greatest influences in my life. Being in the youth group at New Palestine, I often thought "I want to be like Mrs. Cathy when I get older." Her kindness, laughter, and ability to stay true to herself while also being incredibly relevant to a younger generation was captivating. Her heart for others ultimately influenced me to go into the field of Social Work. I not only learned care and compassion for others by watching her example, but was also given opportunity to practice it though opportunities she created, like our youth group volunteering at Camp Odyssey. Though I admired her when I was younger, the older I've gotten the more I've reflected on just how incredible she was. Without me even realizing it at the time, she normalized the idea of women in leadership positions in the church for me. I remember starting seminary and hearing people make comments about how women don't usually serve as youth ministers. Given my experience in youth group, I was caught off guard by these comments until I began to realize that all of the surrounding churches my friends had gone to, in fact, had male youth ministers. What I came to realize is that Mrs. Cathy broke the mold for me without me even having to realize there was a mold. Her example gave me confidence to move forward in endeavors that I might have otherwise questioned if a different example and precedent had been set for me. I'm forever grateful to her for that. The world is a better place because of Mrs. Cathy and my heart is so heavy to hear she is no longer here. Williams family, I can only imagine how heavy this has been for you. My heart goes out to you all in this time <3

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Kat Dick

I am not really sure about the last time we talked, but I will say she was an AMAZING Godly woman who helped me overcome many storms in life and was there for me when I needed help. Her house was always opened to anyone in the youth that needed to escape from reality. She is my biggest role model and will forever be in my heart. I will miss you so much and I am so happy you’re reunited with the love of your life and most importantly God! Please say hi to my grandparents! I love You, Mrs. Cathy!

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Carey Martin

I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Cathy. She was such a strong, loving, Christian role model for so many of us that grew up in New Palestine Church. So grateful to have shared this life with such a wonderful human being. ❤️❤️❤️

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Jennifer Albritton

I am so saddened by Mrs Cathys passing. She was just a huge part of my early life. She showed me a wonderful example of a Godly woman. I’m so thankful for having her in my life. She will be missed but I know God welcomed her in His kingdom with open arms.

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