Elaine Dillard Williams passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020. She was the daughter of Carl Dillard and Kate McKelvey Dillard. Although born in Akron. Ohio, she lived and worked in Gadsden, Alabama until moving to Huntsville. Degrees from Jacksonville State and the University of Alabama prepared her to be an energetic and innovative employee of Gadsden City Schools, serving as principal of Eura Brown, Oscar Adams, and Floyd Elementary.
Elaine enjoyed family, friends, her Life Group at Whitesburg Baptist, and world-wide travel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter A. Williams and sister, Eleanor Sharp. She is survived by her sons, Walter A. Williams (Lisa), David C. Williams (Patsy) and grandchildren, Beth Williams, Michael Williams (Charity), David Williams, Jr. (Carlee) and Stephen Williams (Hannah). Her great grandchildren are Devin Gidley, Watson and Sam Williams, and Ezra Williams. She has two great great grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at Crestwood Cemetery in Gadsden on Tuesday, August 18 at 10 am with Dr. Michael Williams, Elaine’s grandson, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to the Children’s Wing. Text Give2WBC to 73256 or send to Whitesburg Baptist Church 6806 Whitesburg Drive 35802.
