Alma L Williams

Alma Laura Williams was born March 2, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York and made her transition on May 29, 2023 in Fort Washington, MD. Alma was the second child and a twin, of five children born to the late Louis and Leander Richard. She attended the public school system in New York and graduated from Girls High School in Brooklyn, New York. In 1978, she graduated from Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey, with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education and was selected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges for 1977-78. Alma moved to NJ in 1966 and worked with children, starting with Head Start, and retiring in 1989 from the North Jersey Developmental Center. She then became a group teacher for several years at Just Us Kids Day Care Center. In 1994, she joined Primerica and got her NJ life insurance license. In 1995 she decided to move to MD to become more actively involved with the business and got her MD life license at the age of 67. She was a true Primerica crusader and remained licensed until her death. She wanted to ensure that everyone that she came in contact with was properly protected and lived a life of financial freedom. Alma was very active with the Mother’s Club of the West Side Unit of the Boys’ Clubs of America, in Newark, NJ and Essex Council No 1, NJ Civil Service Association. She loved going to the parks, zoos and beaches. Her favorite pastimes were bingo tournaments, playing slot machines at the east coast casinos, watching golf and tennis. She enjoyed cruising and traveling as often as possible and visited many wonderful places which include Bermuda, the Caribbean, Hawaii and many US locations. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Alma’s memory will be cherished by all who knew her and loved her. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Williams, son, Richard Williams, daughter, Cherie McCloud, grandson, Kent Williams, sister, Lola Lewis and brothers, Verdell and Esteve Richard. Left to cherish her memory: her daughters Renee (George Joyner) Holloway and Judy (Damon) Marshall; son, Kelvin Williams; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; twin brother Alfonso; and a host of other loving family members and friends.

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Alma L Williams

March 2, 1928 - May 29, 2023