of Clinton, AR
August 20, 1943 - July 24, 2025
Mrs. Roger P. Williams went to her heavenly home on July 24, 2025 in the presence of her loved ones. She was born in Grinnell, Iowa on August 20, 1943 to the late Roy Chilson and Ouita (Halbrook) Patton.
Roger was a devout Christian and member of Pee Dee Baptist Church. She spent many years teaching Sunday School and was a proud member of the Joy of Living Bible study group. Roger married the love of her life, Tommy Lane Williams in 1965. They spent the next 60 years together sharing life, laughter and love. They welcomed two children into this union. She was a dedicated high school math teacher, spending 35 years teaching at various high schools across the state of Arkansas. She started her teaching career at Whitehall after graduating from Arkansas State Teachers College, what is now the University of Central Arkansas. While following her husband's work she also taught in Monticello, Conway and Camden. Outside of studying God's word and teaching, she raised her children and enjoyed gardening and quilting. She was a member of the Master Gardeners. Her quilting ability led her to a group that made quilts for CASA and foster children, just one more way she served her Lord. She lived by her favorite verse, Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
She was preceded in death by her sister, Merle Patton.
Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Tommy Lane Williams; children, David Lane Williams and wife, Gienah, Jennifer Brooke Williams; grandchild, Andrew Lane Williams and siblings, Chilson Patton, Elota Patton and Sam Patton.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Pee Dee Baptist Church in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at Pee Dee Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to "Samaritan's Purse" https://samaritanspurse.org/ in honor of their beloved wife and mother.
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16 Condolence(s)
Bonnie zifer
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
A sweet Christian lady that will be missed. Our prayers for Tommy and the family.
Amy Massey
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
So Sorry for your loss! Roger was such a sweet lady❤️
Virginia Rodgers
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
I'm so sorry for all of your family in the loss of sweet Roger. She was a beautiful lady and loved her Lord and family and church. Praying for your family today. 🙏❤️
Martha Williams York
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Precious and loved sister-in-law. Grieving for us who are left but she is in God's presence and rejoicing.
Cynthia Stringfellow
Monday, July 28, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you all! Much love to all of you!
Cindy Treadway Stringfellow
Cynthia Stringfellow
Monday, July 28, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you all! Much love to all of you! I know how close you all are ! That is such a blessing!
Mark Gammill
Monday, July 28, 2025
Roger was gracious and kind to Vickie and I. Pee Dee Baptist Church will miss her. We are praying for your family.
Gene Nichols
Monday, July 28, 2025
So sorry to hear about Roger. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gene Nichols and family
Gene Nichols
Sunday, July 27, 2025
So sorry to hear about Roger. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gene Nichols and family
Phyllis. Knight
Sunday, July 27, 2025
SO sad to hear of. The passing of Roger .she was a beautiful person inside an out. I set under her in Sunday school for. Several years. God bless her family who she loved dearly.
Scotty jetton
Sunday, July 27, 2025
I'm so sorry for the loss of ur mother. I pray the Holy spirit rest upon the family and gives u all comfort and peace!!
Scott Massey &Family
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tajuana Lahr
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Many prayers!
Patti Lowrance McKeaigg
Saturday, July 26, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of sweet Roger! She was such a wonderful friend! My prayers are going up to our faithful Father for comfort and peace for Tommy and all of her family!
Karla smith Elliott
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Tommy and family, I am so sorry for Roger's passing; I knew her from afar but, have always kept her and her siblings in my thoughts. This sweet, nice lady will be missed but forever remembered. Love and prayers.
Judy Dawson
Friday, July 25, 2025
So sorry to hear of Rogers passing. Prayers for the family.