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EDNA RENE WILLIAMS
September 13, 1944 November 16, 2019
Edna Rene Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Keith, daughter Kelli, Son Tacuma, granddaughter Eliana and a host of family and friends.
Edna received a Teaching degree and Masters in Teaching from San Francisco State and University of Colorado, Boulder, respectively. She changed the lives of hundreds of students through a 45 year career in teaching.
Her service will be held on Saturday 11-23, 10AM - 12PM at Payne Chapel AME Church at 3625 Marion Dr., Colorado Springs, CO.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Ruby D. Hall Scholarship, PO Box 15235, Colorado Springs, CO 80935
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ronnie Garrett
February 26, 2020
GONE BUT NOT FORGET MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Ronnie Garrett
November 28, 2019
I was so saddened when I heard the news about Edna passing my heart ❤ is broken there isn't any words that can express my Feelings What a beautiful person that loved the Lord I will surely miss her.May she Rest In Peace Stay strong in the Lord. With ♥ Felt Sympathy Ronnie Garrett
November 26, 2019
Edna was a very special lady in so many ways. Her love of teaching is what I know most about her as we taught together. Her gift of teaching reading blessed so many students.
Sharon Henderson
November 23, 2019
So very sad to hear the news of Edna's passing. In all the years I knew her in California, she was a sweet spirit and a genuinely wonderful person. She will be missed. Condolences to Keith and the family. Rest In Paradise Edna
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Ora Coleman
November 23, 2019
God grant you peace. We will keep you in our prayers.Edna was a special lady and she will be missed at Payne Chapel.
Ann Washington
November 22, 2019
Praying for God's peace and comfort for the Williams' family in the passing of your wife, mother, and grandmother. Edna will be missed and leaves us a Living Legacy of wonderful memories, a love for her family and friends, a sustaining faith in God, and devotion to teaching. In her honor $100 toward Scholarships for students will be sent to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
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Dennis Caruana
November 22, 2019
Edna was a wonderful woman, mother and teacher. She loved teaching reading to her students and they in turn loved her. I will miss her friendship and her warming and caring personality.
Brenda Ribbs
November 22, 2019
Greeted with open arms by loving family members.
November 20, 2019
Her smile will warm memories
Christine Czajka
November 20, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Williams family. Edna was an amazing teacher and a wonderful colleague in Harrison D2. She always carried herself with dignity, grace and elegance. I respected her and am blessed to have known her.
Victoria Smith
November 20, 2019
Such a kind, loving, and giving woman. I have learned much from her in the short time I knew her.The void she leaves behind is enormous.
Gregory Johnson
November 20, 2019
Rest in peace, Edna. We were blessed to have known you. Love and prayers....Greg Johnson and Juanita Martin
Dana Kosley
November 20, 2019
Our family enjoyed sharing time with Mrs. Williams as an Oak Creek Elementary Teacher. May the peace of the Lord comfort and strengthen you always.
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