Mrs. Julia M. Williams

April 30, 1963 - October 4, 2020

Julia Williams, 57, of Cleveland, TX departed this life on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 1:19 p.m. at her residence. She was born in Greenville, MS on April 30, 1963 to Fred Griffin and Irene Bell, they precede her. Julia was known to be a helping hand to anyone who crossed her path. She loved to cook. Julia served on the Usher board at New Bethel Baptist Church in Cleveland, TX before she took ill. She leaves to cherish her precious memory: husband: Jackie Williams of Peoria, IL; one son: Gregory Sanford Jr. of Peoria, IL; five stepsons: Jeremy Williams, Jackie Lee Williams Jr., DuSean Williams, J.J. Williams, and Demetrious Williams all of Peoria; one daughter: Taquiela (Jose) Wright of Cleveland , TX; three step-daughters: Sophia Kennedy, Jaqueline Drummond, and Dionna Cox all of Peoria; four brothers: Corey Shields, Robert Griffin, Freddie Griffin Jr., Marcus Younger, and Bryan Hill all of Peoria; five sisters: Phillis (Nick) Farmer, Sharon Shields, Mattie Owens, Aisha (Caleb) Robinson-Opoku, Bertha Griffin, and Benita Griffin all of Peoria; three step-sisters Linn (Wayne) Gray of Peoria, Emma Bell, and Shiela (Bryan) Hill of Quincy, IL; six granddaughters: Gakye Sanford Williams, Riziah Williams, Jari Williams, Ghaliyha Anderson Sanford, and Kymbre Purpose Coleman, and Brandeshia Alexander all of Peoria; two grandsons: Ja’Sean Williams and King Gregory Sanford of Peoria; and a host of other family and friends whom will miss her dearly. In addition to her parents Julia was preceded in death by one stepson: Linn Williams; one sister: Valerie Bell; two brothers: Lonnie Shields and Andre Shields. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one-hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Trent Williams will officiate. Due to COVID-19 mandates social distancing and masks are required. Julia will be laid to rest at Parkview Lake Cemetery