BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Dodd Payne Hess Funeral Home

350 W MAPLE AVE

Fayetteville, West Virginia

Celia Williams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 4, 2017.

Celia Mae Warren Williams, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley.


Born on October, 8, 1926 at Long Branch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Seibert and Clemma Ayres Warren.


Celia was a graduate of Pax High School Class of 1944. She was a homemaker, a member of the A.N.G.E.L Group, and a devoted member of the Fayetteville United Methodist Church. She was a babysitter and helped raise many local children: Herbie Bennett, Martha Vickers, Paul Allen Witt, Seth and Jayme Woodrum just to name a few.


Celia was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Phil Williams; her beloved daughter, Wanda Gay Farmer; brothers, Seibert Warren Jr., and Richard "Dick" Warren; and sister, Courtney Gail Cordle.


Surviving are her son, Terry and Sandy Williams of Oak Hill; daughters, Alice and George Kisor of Lesage and Amy and Tim Fish of Kitty Hawk, NC; son-in-law, Harry Farmer of Princeton; sisters, Joyce Spade of Mt. Hope and Marilyn Patton of Hilliard, OH; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.


Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Burial will follow at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. The family will receive friends one hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fayetteville Food Pantry, PO Box 33, Fayetteville, WV 25840.


A special thanks to the staff of Oak Hill Place (The Summit) for their special love and compassion they gave Mom for the past two years.


Also, a special thanks to the staff on Four South at Raleigh General Hospital for their care they gave our Mom during her stay.


For those wishing to express condolences to the Williams family, you may do so by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.


The family has entrusted arrangements to Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, WV.

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December 6, 2017

Sandra Koss

I am very sorry for your loss. Celia was such a kind person. I always enjoyed our little talks. She will be missed.

December 6, 2017

Joe Keffer

Ms.William was a neighbor,she help to check on my mother for years,she was always nice and friendly always She will be missed

December 6, 2017

Charlie Garvin

Celia literally reared dozens of children in her many years of keeping the nursery at the Fayetteville United Methodist Church. Two of those children were my own. Celia's influence on all of those children will be felt for generations to come. A life well lived. Well done good and faithful servant.

December 6, 2017

Merry Settle

I remember her as sweet and kind with a wonderful smile.She was always willing to help any time you ask.She was a cornerstone for the Fayetteville United Methodist Church.Heartfelt Sympathy and prayers for family and friends.

December 6, 2017

Tricia Keffer

She was such a fantastic lady! We always visited every time we went to my Grandma Keffer's house next door. I think they were neighbors for more than 50 years. So many great memories. I'm so sad to hear of hear passing. Peace and love to her family during this time. We'll miss her!

December 5, 2017

Janette Woodrum

Mamaw Celia was a saint and made great impact on many lives..particularly the youth...had it not been for her my childrens childhood woukd not have been so successful..One of the most wonderful Christian women I ever knew..she may be gone but never forgotten..love you mamaw...may you rest in peace

December 5, 2017

Karen Stone Lockett

Celia will truly be missed by family, friends, and church associates. I cherish fond memories of growing up as a neighbor of the Williams family, being friends with Terry, Alice, and Wanda Gay as children and teenagers, and continuing those friendships into adulthood. Celia was one of a kind.

December 5, 2017

Maria Arritt

Celia was a lovely, Christian lady who loved her family. We were blessed and thankful to call her our friend.

December 4, 2017

Clare Sulgit

Love her so... especially that sweet giggle! Will miss her.

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