Diana L. Williams 1954-2020

Diana, who was known by family and friends as “Cookie,” was born Dec. 22, 1954, in Youngstown, a daughter of Calvin D. Sr. and Wilma H. Queener Williams. She was a graduate of North High School and had been employed by General Electric, retiring in 2003.

She was a member of Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, were she served as church treasurer, trustees ministry, president of the senior and junior usher board ministries and pastor’s aide committee.

She loved being with family and friends.

She leaves to cherish her memory and legacy two daughters, Shaneka H. and LaJada L. Williams; a sister, Annette (Albert) Pugh of Liberty; a granddaughter, Brooke Little of Atlanta, Ga.; and godbrother, Ronnie (Desi) Hickman of Ohio; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and her church family.

Besides her parents, and her husband, Louis Williams, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin Jr. and Alan Williams.

Friends may view 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020, at L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home, practicing social distancing. Private services for the family will follow at 10 a.m.

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