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Obituary For Cynthia Denise Williams

Mrs. Cynthia Denise Williams, 64, of Columbus, GA passed Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in Atlanta, GA.

Funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. EST, Thursday, September 28, 2023 at New Destiny Church, Columbus, GA with Pastor Dequindrae Hardnett, officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation is Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

It was a joyous day on September 2, 1959, and Heaven rejoiced when Cynthia Denise Cannon Williams was born to the late Robert Lee Cannon, Jr. and Annie Ruth Williams Cannon in Lee County, Alabama. After the passing of her mother, she was raised by her aunt and uncle the late Claudia Mae Williams Cannon and the late John Lewis Cannon, Sr.

On September 19, 2023, God’s angels whispered in Cynthia’s ear, “It’s time for you to take your rest”. She departed this life at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA

At an early age, she accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. Later, uniting and worshipping at New Destiny Church, where she was a faithful and dedicated member for several years and served as a church greeter.

She matriculated through the Lee County School District System and graduated from Beauregard High School, Beauregard, AL May 30, 1977.

She received her Associate of Science Degree from Phillips College in Business Administration.

In addition to being an affectionate wife, mother, and grandmother, she worked at Ampex in Opelika, AL for 19 years.

Cynthia was joined in Holy Matrimony to Walter Williams, Sr. on May 22, 1988.

Other than her parents, Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Williams, Sr.; brothers, Eddie B. Cannon, Jimmy Lee Cannon, Mack Arthur Cannon, Milton Cannon and John Lewis Cannon, Jr.; nephews, Desmond C. Stinson and Canon Howard; niece, Tequelia M. Cannon; uncles and aunts.

She will be truly missed. Her legacy of selfless, loving, kind ways will continue through her family.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories her beloved sons, Marcus M. Reese and Marlon J. (Jaleesa Johnson) Reese both of Columbus, GA; treasured grandson, Mikko Reese; precious granddaughter, Maliyah Reese both of Columbus, GA; devoted twin brother, Donald (Valerie) Cannon of Auburn, AL; loving sisters, Kathleen Bullard of Birmingham, AL, Juanita (Clarence) Penn of Auburn, AL, and Mary Jo Lowery of Columbus, GA; caring sister-in-law, Daphne Hill Cannon of Columbus, GA; special friend, Jovita Davis of Columbus, GA; loving aunts, Geraldine (Zack) Reese and Mary Williams both of Opelika, AL; caring nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Cynthia loved spending time with her family, she adored her grandchildren, and got great joy out of being a part of their life events. She enjoyed traveling, laughing, and dancing. As a woman of faith, she ALWAYS put God first, she trusted the Lord in every aspect of her life. She was truly a Phenomenal Woman. She touched us all. Her light will shine in all our hearts forever.

Guest Book

On Behalf of my Family and I, We'd like to offer our most Sincere Condolences & Prayers to Mrs. Cynthia D. Williams Loved Ones during this difficult time. May God continually Strengthen, Heal, & Comfort us. We Are Hard Pressed On Every Side, but Not Crushed; Perplexed, but Not In Despair; Persecuted, but Not Abandoned; Struck Down, but Not Destroyed. -2 Corinthians 4:8-9

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We're praying for the families and are sorry for your loss. Weeping may endureth for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Stay strong and remember that God is too just to do wrong and too wise to make a mistake. Rest In Peace Cynthia and we're going to MISS you.🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️. The Tyner Families (Beauregard, AL)

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So Sorry To Hear of My Friend Cynthia's Passing... My Heart & Prayers Goes Out To Family 😇😇 Helen Ingram Howard.

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May God continue to the Cannon and Williams family in your time of sorrow. Janice and Tra Frazier

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My deepest sympathy

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My deepest condolences

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. (I forgot to add my name to the previous post) Catrina and Jayden Edwards

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

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Robert Rowell

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Julia Rowell Finley and Family

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Prayers and thoughts are with each of you. So sorry for your loss.

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Submitted by Willie C Torbert {I forgot to add my name below BHS C/O '77 }

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On behalf of the Beauregard High School Class of 1977, we send our support, prayers and condolences to the Cannon and Williams family. Through our elementary years at Sanford High School {prior to integration], our middle school years at Sanford, and our high school day at Beauregard High, she was always humble, fun filled, and a loving classmate. We will definitely miss your sweet spirit.

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May God bless your family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

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Auntie Cynthia we love you and will miss you dearly. Take your rest. Love Dee Dee (Da Monica)

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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