Frances Greer Williams

GREENWOOD - Frances Greer Williams, of Greenwood, formerly of Glenn Dale, Md., passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at home. She was 87. Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late Robert Millard and Zilla Mae (Duncan) Greer of Premier, W.Va. She was a homemaker, member of the Glenn Dale United Methodist Church and Glenn Dale Senior Citizens Association. After moving to Greenwood, she spent time with family and remained active through the Greenwood Cheer Center. She was an avid reader who appreciated the arts, nature, gardening, bingo, and working puzzles. She enjoyed watching sports. Her wisdom, kindness, and whit quickly earned her friends and admiration. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Williams in 1997; three sisters, Elizabeth Ray, Nelle Mutter, and Nora Burnette; and two brothers, James Greer and Andrew Greer. She is survived by two brothers, Ellis Greer of Jacksonville, N.C., and Larry Greer of Narrows, Va.; two sons, Buddy Harvey and his wife Louise, of Mechanicsville, Md., Michael Williams of California, Greer Williams Stangl, and Robin Williams, both of Greenwood; seven grandchildren, Troy Harvey, Julie Lawrence, Sharon Milburn, Paul Hester Jr., Elizabeth Stangl, Matthew Stangl, and James Stangl; and five great-grandchildren. A visitation was held Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Ave., Milford. A second viewing and services were held Friday, Feb. 27 at the Glenn Dale United Methodist Church, 8500 Springfield Road, Glenn Dale, Md. Burial followed in the Perkins Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Greenwood Cheer Center, On the memo line put "In memory of Frances Williams", 41 Schulze Road, Greenwood, DE 19950.