Selena M. 'Lena' Williams, 81

SEAFORD - Selena M. "Lena" Williams, born April 22, 1928, "She Championed It All" and went home to be with the Lord, on May 23, 2009, passing quietly at home in the presence of her caring family. She was 81. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Maggie Fletcher; a brother, Ralph Fletcher; and a sister, Frances Fletcher. She was born and educated in Delaware, attended school in Middleford, and later attended school for Cosmetology in Atlantic City, N.J. during her 2-year period there. After starting her walk with the Lord, she became a member of the Clarence Street Church of God, where she actively attended. In earlier years, she taught Children's Sunday School. In addition to being a working wife and mother, she was an avid gardener with a green thumb and could make anything grow. She had a special love for birds, and whenever sharing a tidbit of information, she would say, "a little birdie told me so." She is survived by her spouse, Scott Williams, whom she met in 1946. From that marriage are children, Anzoria Williams Cannon, Scott Williams Jr. (Sharrone), Gregory Williams (and partner Jo Ann), Linda Williams Sullivan (Robert), Theresa Williams Gillespie, Ricardo (Ricky) Williams (Crystal), Anthony (Tony) Williams (Janice), Andrea (Angie) Collins (and partner, Anthony), Jeanette (Janet) Williams (and partner Carl). She is also survived by two brothers, Charles Fletcher (Jean) and Allen Fletcher (Ruth); and four sisters, Jeanette Dorsey, Rosalee Coverdale Delores David (Neil), and Laverne Ross (Isaac); a host of family, grand and great-grand children, and many, many friends… Funeral Services were on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Church of God on Clarence St. Seaford. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Arrangements by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.