Anne K. Williams

Anne Harmon King Williams, age 80 of Richfield, North Carolina (formerly of Charlotte) passed away at home on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children when Jesus opened His arms and welcomed her Home to Heaven. Anne was born on September 14th, 1940 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Hugh Harmon and Glennie Elizabeth King. Anne was proceeded in death by both parents (January 25th, 1978 and September 29th, 2005, respectively) and an older baby brother, Hugh Warren King (August 26th, 1938). Anne graduated from Central High School in Charlotte, NC in 1958. Shortly thereafter, she married her “beautiful, brown-eyed, handsome man” as she referred to him, Jerry Michael Williams, Sr. They recently celebrated 62 great years. Together, they raised 3 children, Jerry “Michael” Williams, Jr. and wife Kathy, Jeffrey “Marc” Williams and wife Gina, Jamie Elizabeth “Beth” McBryde and husband Everette. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, a younger brother, Randy Warren King and wife Jackie, numerous cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews, and one special dog, Smokey, all of whom she loved and adored. Anne held many different positions in her lifetime, from being a bank teller, volunteering at the Board of Election polling sites, then working at the Board of Elections for several years. She was also the accountant/bookkeeper for Williams Hardware. She was very involved in church committees, as well as singing in the choir, volunteering as a Cub Scout Den Mother and serving on her Central High school Reunion committee. One of the most important positions she held was "Wedding cake baker/caterer" to many new brides at Robinson Presbyterian Church where she was a member and then many other brides once word got out about the wonderful cakes she made! But her biggest passion was her family and her number one focus was being "the best wife and mother". Always active in church and committed to her faith, Anne and Jerry blossomed in their Christian walk together and currently attended Hope Second Advent Christian Church in Monroe, where they found a church family who continued to help them grow spiritually and surrounded them with love. Anne was affectionately known as “Mawmaw” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her family, was patient, giving, selfless and kind. Just like her mother Glennie. She put God first, then family and friends and lastly, herself. She loved traditions and Holidays, especially Christmas Eve and reading Luke Chapter 2 to the entire family each year. She made special effort during the year to spend time with each child (grand or great) so they felt special. Teaching them to walk, swim, play the piano, whatever they wanted to do. Memories they will never forget. Also, baking Christmas cookies with the whole crew. Even when she was nearing the end of her battle with cancer, she wanted to make sure traditions were carried on and with Jerry’s help, was able to orchestrate a “dumpling making lesson” on Thanksgiving morning for her family, because we couldn't make them like she could! She was very sentimental and liked to hold onto memories from past years because “history” was important to her. She would say “before you go out and buy something come see if I have it first”. All of the grandchildren would call her when they had some event at school where they needed a poodle skirt, Hawaiian shirt, a pair of bell bottom pants, leg warmers or some patent leather boots! She spoiled her family and was always fair to everyone. She loved the beach, animals, gardening, nature, and life. Every single time it snowed, she'd make a big pot of homemade vegetable soup, another tradition she's passed down. She had a great sense of humor and could laugh at herself. One of her favorite sayings was “you can catch more flies with honey than you can vinegar”. She was a beautiful lady, both inside and out. Anne lived by “Let your Faith be bigger than your fear”. She enjoyed playing Rook with her friends “The Group” and more recently, monthly Bingo at Chick-Fil-A with her friend, Becky after which they'd go "what-not" shopping at Thrift Stores. The family would like to thank the Levine Cancer Institute of Albemarle, particularly Dr. Raghava Reddy Induru, his staff, especially Jody Neal, for their continued love, dedication, and concern during her illness. Atrium Albemarle, Melissa Morgan, Rick Burris, Ceris Belk and Lucas Hendzel for all of their kindness, support, weekly help and visits. Stanly EMS workers Aaron and April. Community Home Care and Hospice - Jan, Brittany, Caroline, Carrie and Wendy for all of your guidance and Christian compassion. Gordon’s Funeral Home: Tommy Maness, Dan Popoff and Monica Griffin. A celebration of Anne’s life will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 at 2:00pm with Pastor Brent Carpenter and Pastor Josh Smith officiating. Attendees may observe and listen from their vehicles. Visitation to follow. Pallbearers: Daniel Williams, Eric Williams, Phillip McBryde, John Cole McBryde, Jon Gibson and Eric Shulskie. Williams Family Home, 16330 Stokes Ferry Road Richfield, NC 28137. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Oasis Keystone Kops c/o Don Deese, PO Box 1619 Cornelius, NC 28031 or Hope Second Advent Christian Church, 6804 Morgan Mill Road Monroe, NC 28110. Online condolences may be made to www.gordonfuneralservice.com. Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Williams family.