Shirley F. Pritchett Williams, 80, of Front Royal, Virginia, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Front Royal Baptist Temple with Pastor Carl Menefee officiating. Interment will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens at Waterlick.
Shirley was born October 6, 1942 in Rappahannock County, Virginia, daughter of the late Ernest L. Pritchett, Sr., and Nellie S. Lillard Pritchett.
She was a loyal and faithful member of the Front Royal Baptist Temple for many dedicated years. Shirley had a passion for serving the Lord. She loved spending time with her family, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she cherished. She loved cooking and baking for her family, church family, and friends. She loved sewing, gardening, and listening to gospel music. Shirley loved sitting on her porch swing with all who visited and sharing her wonderful sweet tea. She was considered a “Social Butterfly.” Always a welcoming smile on her face, truly a blessing to all. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and numerous friends.
Surviving is her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Richard D. Williams; one son, Rick Williams, Jr. and wife Teresa of Chandlersville, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Patty Potter of Verona, Virginia; three sisters, Doris V. Dawson of Front Royal, Joyce A. Parsons (Paul) of Front Royal and Janet Lafferty of Stanley; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and Gary Partlow, whom she loved as a son.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Danny Williams; sisters, Mary E. Smith and Edna M. Scott; brothers, Ernest L. Pritchett, Jr. and Robert L. Pritchett; grandchild, Justin Williams; and a great-grandchild, Justin Abbatte.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Glascock, Chuck Harper, Erick Williams, Mike Sims, Robert Payne, Jeff VanAnden, Ryan Rohrbaugh and George Cline.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Coverston, Mark Stallard and Chip Woodard.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory to Front Royal Baptist Temple, 25 West 18th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 or to a charity of one’s choice.
God has a new Angel. We have truly lost a precious lady. I have known Shirley for years and looked forward to seeing her whenever I returned for a visit to Front Royal. She always had a smile and hug no matter how long you had been gone. My love and prayers are with you, Richard and your family. May you find comfort in knowing she is happy and pain free and waiting for.
God Bless you all.
Linda Athey
Thank you Miss Linda for all the cards you sent to us, Shirley loved sending and receiving cards they such encouraging espicially the words you had written in each card.Please thank all the folks there that were praying for us. May God bless you Miss Linda for being such a blessing yo us.
I love you Aunt Shirley I already miss you so much.
Jimmy and I are very saddened to hear this but we know you were ready to be at home with your Lord and Saviour, and all your loved ones who were already there, including my mother. We loved you and missed sitting in front of you and Richard on Sunday mornings. Jimmy said “I could always count on her smile when we got to church”. We will be praying for all of your family, especially Richard, who we also love and miss. You will never be replaced in our hearts, always a gracious and loving memory. See you again someday.
Thank you Jimmy and Miss Ellen, may God bless you both.
Richard
Godspeed Shirley until we see one another again over in Glory!!!
When thinking of you I am reminded of the words of the apostle:
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”
“And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.” -Jesus Christ