We celebrate the life and memory of Mrs. Vernae Marie "Joann" Williams whose passing occurred on Monday, July 6, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Vernae Marie “Joann” Gordon Williams was born on April 5th, 1953 to the late Joseph Wilson and the late Leona Gordon. She attended public schools in Savannah, Ga and graduated from Savannah State University, where she received a degree in teaching. She spent many years working at Savannah school of Cosmetology as a Cosmetology Instructor, then retired and started working in her salon to was added to her home, she then retired completely from cosmetology to become a full-time pioneer in the ministry at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses.

She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband Dock Williams. Children: Latrell (Isaiah) Jackson, Valerie (William) McGhee, Ephrim Edwards, Jamon (Audra) Williams, and Jonathan Williams, and Talaya Williams. Grandchildren: Kiara (Alex) Riley, Ephrim Edwards Jr, Jayla Edwards, Jartavian McGhee, Jatoria McGhee, Jaala Williams, Nya Williams, Donavon Williams, Jordan Williams, Angel Williams, Jonathan Williams, and Jalen Johnson. Great-Grandchildren: Madison Lockett, Jaleah McGhee, Quori Parker, Devon Parker Jr.; sisters: Shirley McGhee (Sam); and Rosa Williams; In-laws: Dorothy Shelton, Annie B Williams, Mary McCann, Willie B (Mary Jane) Williams, Roy (Rochelle) Williams, and Jermaine Williams A host of nieces and nephews, those closest to her heart: Sharon (Bryan) Gassaway, Elijah (Rose) Roberson, Albert Roberson, Michael (Clara) Roberson, Nikah (Robert) Bryan, Marcia Roberson, and Lashonda (Bernard) Johnson. A very devoted friend Carolyn Polite. She was preceded in death by three children: Marcus Peterson, Jamaal Peterson, and Latrice Williams, and her siblings: Ruth Rumph, Barbara Roberson, and Joseph Wilson Jr, and a niece Tonya Brown.

Public viewing will be held 5:00pm ~ 8:00pm Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Campbell and Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 2520 Bonaventure Rd. Savannah, GA 31404.

Memorial services will be held 11:00am Friday, July 17, 2026 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses--Savannah South 2605 Carmel Avenue
Savannah, GA 31406

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