Elaine Bates Williams

Elaine Bates Williams, 98, entered into rest Sunday, August 14, 2022. She was born in Emanuel County on October 21, 1923, to the late Maggie and Ferdinand Bates. She graduated from Andrew College as well as Georgia College in Milledgeville. She worked as a secretary for the VA Hospital in Augusta and met her husband during this time. After 32 years, Elaine retired from teaching in 1985. Since 1951, she has been a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, where she served as choir director, pianist, organist, and Sunday School teacher. She was a Pink Lady at the hospital for many years, a member of Mrs. Byne’s China Painting Class, an avid reader, and loved to do crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Joseph Williams; and her brother, William Murray Bates.

She is survived by two children, Monica Mahoney (Mike) of Martinez and Joseph “Jody” Williams of Waynesboro.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00am Friday, August 19 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jerry Sharpe and Rev. Isaac Salgado officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA   30830 (706-554-3531)

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