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Phyllis Williams Obituary

Phyllis Ann Little Williams, age 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Phyllis was born in Carroll County, Georgia, on September 25, 1946, daughter of the late Charles Hoyt Little and the late Marie Savannah Pollard Little. She spent her childhood growing up in Tallapoosa, GA. Phyllis worked for Rome Bank & Trust, Rome Kraft, Floyd County School's as a bus driver for 20 years, a bookkeeper with Williams Angus Farm & Calhoun Stockyard, and was a homemaker for her family that she was most proud of. Phyllis was a member of Everett Springs Baptist Church where she played the piano for many years. Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family, and she will be missed by all.

Phyllis loved cooking for her kids and grandkids. She loved to do anything that involved her family. Phyllis loved her church and was a faithful and devoted member. She was the matriarch of the family. She was like a mother figure to many of her extended family. Phyllis was the heart of her home and family. She always made everyone feel welcomed, loved, and special. She was humble, kind, generous, and loved like Jesus.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis Little and Jerry Little.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Gene Williams; sons, Michael Williams (Shelby), Adam Williams (Jenny), and Jacob Williams (Natalie); brother, Tim Little (Reatha); 12 wonderful grandchildren, Owen (Railey), Wade, Evalyn, Colton, Katelyn, Harrison, Jackson, Luke, Rhett, Gunner, Vivienne, Ella and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 11:00am at Everett Springs Baptist Church, with Pastor Steve Drake and Chaplain David Thornton officiating. Phyllis will lie in-state from 10:00am until service time. Interment will follow in Everett Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.

Pallbearers are asked to assemble at Everett Springs Baptist Church, on Friday at 10:30am and include: Owen Williams, Wade Williams, Colton Williams, Harrison Williams, Jackson Williams, Luke Williams, Rhett Williams, and Gunner Williams.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rome News-Tribune on Sep. 13, 2023.

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Phyllis Garner

September 16, 2023

Praying for comfort for Phyllis’ family and friends. She was surely a Proverbs 31 woman.

Deborah,Mac and Alex Strickland

September 15, 2023

May God comfort the family in the days to come

Sylvia Driver

September 14, 2023

Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. Phyllis was such a beautiful soul. Prayers for the family. Love Sylvia and the Driver Family

margaret bohannon

September 13, 2023

Phyllis was a beautiful lady in every way and we will miss her. I am praying for all of the family. May God give you peace and comfort. Margaret and the girls at Merle Norman

Gloria Echols

September 13, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.

Beverly Bryant

September 12, 2023

Sorry for the loss

Johnny, Jan and Justin Locklear

September 12, 2023

A truly loving and giving lady. We always felt the love and being welcomed. Our hearts are broken with the family but thankful for the promise of heaven. May her memory live through, in the lives of her children and grandchildren. May God comfort your hearts

Rita Chadwick Cigainero

September 12, 2023

Condolences to the family and friends. Phyllis was such a special and kind lady. Cherish your memories. Prayers for the days ahead. Sincerely Rita Chadwick Cigainero

Stan Pethel

September 12, 2023

Phyllis was a great friend, church member, and choir member. Jo Ann and I will miss her in many ways for a long time. She was a saintly woman and a Christian example to all of us.

Mickey Jones

September 12, 2023

Mr. Gene and family, very sorry to hear about Phyllis. I pray for peace and a constant flow of sweet memories to you all for now and the days ahead. She loved her family very much and it always showed. Mickey Jones

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