Claire B. Williams, 82, of Coatesville, passed away at the Pocopson Home on Saturday, August 31, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth S. Williams with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth Bricker Benge.
Claire was a 1948 graduate of the former Scott High School. She continued her education at the Chester County School of Nursing and in 1968 received a Bachelors Degree at West Chester University. Mrs. Williams was employed for 35 years at he Coatesville VA Medical center retiring as head nurse.
She was a faithful member of the Wagontown Union Chapel.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by two children; Keith Williams and wife Rebecca of Marysville, Ohio and Michele W. Johnson of Royersford, PA, four grandchildren; Michael Johnson of Douglasville, Brandon Johnson of Royersford, Samantha Williams and Alexis Williams both of Marysville, Ohio and one great grandson Mason Johnson of Douglassville.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 11am from the Wagontown Union Chapel, 469 West Kings Highway, Coatesville, Pa, followed by interment at the Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery. Viewing at the church from 10 AM until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Wagontown Union Chapel, P.O. Box 200, Wagontown, PA 19376 or the Alzheimers Assoc., 399 Market St. Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at
www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sorry for your loss.
I worked with Ms. Williams at the VA and was sorry to hear of her passing. I enjoyed knowing her and have many fond memories of our VA days. Her family is in my prayers.
Rip mom mom
Rip mom mom
Sorry for your Loss
I enjoyed working with Claire for a few years at the Coatesville Va . She was a wonderful leader and a kind and compassionate nurse.
God bless the Williams family, the Manilla's will be remembering them in our prayers!
Lori Kryder Manilla
With Deepest Sympathy
Ken and family,
Mom and I were sorry to hear of Claire's passing. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Rise and Alta Perry
Claire
Claire was such a wonderful Mother, Wife and Aunt. Her sense of humor and her love for all her family is an example that will live on. She always remembered birthdays and wrote the nicest notes (if you could read her handwriting haha ).I am glad you have peace now and Thank You for being so good to us.
Keith:
Keith I am so sorry and you and your family have my sincere condolence..You and your family are in my prayers. Your Mother is at peace and will never have to suffer again!!!
Keith,
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, asking that your faith gives you strength and that you may always hold on tight to your Mom’s memories. She is in a much better place, finally home, waiting for that future day of reuniting with you again.
Wishing You Blessings of Peace, Love, and Hope