Delphia Mae Johnson Williams, age 97, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Springfield, TN, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. A graveside service will be conducted at 11am Saturday, October 29, 2022 in the mausoleum chapel of Springfield Memorial Gardens with Brother Sam Andavazo officiating.
Mrs. Williams was born December 18, 1924 in Barren Plains, TN to the late Albert and Floy Gainous Johnson and was raised on the family farm. She started her career at the Bell System and then went on to be a successful Real Estate Agent in Florida. Mrs. Williams raised her family in Hollywood, FL and was an active member of Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church, and enjoyed her role as a Sunday School teacher. She loved spending time with family in Atlanta and Springfield and enjoyed traveling, reading the newspaper, and watching sports.
Delphia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and a true friend to all who knew her. Delphia was known for her love of family and her kindness and generosity toward children, grandchildren, extended family and friends throughout her life. She will be greatly missed by all.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Miller Williams Sr.; brothers, Ammon Johnson and William Albert Johnson; and sister, Mable Johnson Heatherly.
She is survived by a son, Edward Miller (Carolyn) Williams Jr.; daughter, Leah Williams Tobin; grandchildren, John Miller Williams, Paige Meeks Williams, Alyssa Ann Tobin and Britney Ann Tobin; son-in-law, Patrick Tobin; and sisters, Irene Palmer and Lorene Dean.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Barren Plains Baptist Church, 4507 Corbin Sneed Road, Springfield, TN 37172, (615) 384-6072.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
