RALEIGH - Shirley Ann Edwards Williams, 70, of Raleigh died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services Chapel, 804 N. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, where services will follow at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Dwayne Milioni officiating.

She was born to the late Esthel and Helen Coker Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeff Williams, and her brothers, Wade and Ray Edwards.

Surviving: husband, James Williams; son, Chris Williams; daughter, Brandy Williams; sisters, Faye Fryar and Wanda Edwards; one granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the NC Food Bank, 1924 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604.

Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.