Roberta Williams

Roberta T. Williams, 97, of Clovis, NM passed away on March 16, 2014.

She was born on November 7, 1916 to Edgar and Golda Turner in Fame, Oklahoma. She was the eldest of eight children. Raised on a farm, she was a high school graduate of Stidam, Oklahoma and a college graduate of Northeastern State College. Continuing her education, she received a Masters of Education and Education Specialist from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico. She taught school in Oklahoma, Elida and Portales before retiring in 1979.

She was dedicated to her work, church and family. She raised two children as a single Mom and touched many lives through her work as an educator and volunteer.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Joe Roy Williams parents: Edgar and Golda Turner sister: Geneva Marks and brother: Houston Turner.

She is survived by her son: J.E. Billye Sue Williams of Clovis, New Mexico her daughter: JoBeth Clark Stevens of Sun City West, Arizona grandchildren: Scott Dawn Williams of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Darren Jan Williams of Clovis, New Mexico, Nikki David McDermid of Texico, New Mexico and Shelley Ben Isai of Surprise, Arizona ten great grandchildren and sisters: Mary Jo Marion Richards of Lubbock, Texas, Katheleen Dobson of Checotah, Oklahoma, Reba Robinson of Owasso, Oklahoma, Lavaughn Bill Huff of Roswell, New Mexico and Judy Johnny Freeman of Eufaula, Oklahoma.

A memorial service is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at SteedTodd Funeral Home Chapel in Clovis, New Mexico with Rev. Dick Ross officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Mexico Baptist Childrens Home, 2200 S. Avenue I, Portales, New Mexico 88130.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of SteedTodd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 575 7635541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com .

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