Loretta R. Williams

Biography Mrs. Loretta R. Williams Homemaker Martinez, Ga. Mrs. Loretta R. Williams, eldest daughter of the late Albert and Eloise Radford, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. She was 90. For fifty-two years she was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, R. Carswell Williams, who preceded her in death by twenty-three years. They had two daughters: Carolyn W. Scott of Martinez, Ga., and Doris W. Parks, of Augusta, Ga. Loretta, or "Ret" as she was affectionately called, lived all her life in Augusta. Her family and many friends thoroughly enjoyed her hearty laughter, southern drawl, and refuge from her tender heart and listening ear. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a member of Curtis Baptist Church and the Senior Sunday School Class. Additional family members include her sisters Ruth Harvill and her baby sister Hazel Lightbody and her son-in-law Edward Scott, Sr. Grandchildren include: Edward Scott, Jr, and wife Maria, of Grovetown, Ga. Lynn Davidson of Thomson, Ga. Debbie Thompson and husband Ronnie, of North Augusta, S.C.; Dr. Patrick Parks and wife Renera, of Dallas, Texas: seven great-grandchildren, Jason, and Jonathan Scott, Angel Aragon and husband Pablo; Elizabeth Grand, Dean Parks, James and Kevin Davidson and one great-great -grandchild, Jessica Aragon. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Albert, Robert, George Radford, Rosemary Rister, Margaret Hensley and Eloise Varn. Graveside services will be conducted today at West view Cemetery Rev. Jeff Wright officiating. McNeill Funeral Home 109 Shaw St. Martinez, Ga. 706.364.9122 www.mcneillfuneralhome.com