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Patricia "Ma" Williford

November 12, 1940 — February 23, 2020

Mrs. Patricia J. "Ma" Williford,79, entered into rest Sunday, February 23, 2020, at the Keysville Nursing Home. Pat was born in Sandersville, GA, on November 12, 1940, to the late James H. and Harriett Paradise Eskew. She was a longtime resident of Waynesboro and retired from Samson's Manufacturing after a number of years of service.

Pat also sold Avon for over 40 years. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Pat loved the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a dedicated member of Rosemont Baptist Church and a very beloved member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. "Ma" will truly be missed by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years Jeral "Buddy" Williford; three brothers, Verlin Eskew, Johnny Eskew, and Kenneth Eskew; and one sister, Betty Blount.

Surviving are her two sons, Tommy Williford (Terri) and Robert Williford (Diane) both of Waynesboro; brothers, Ricky Eskew (Wanda) of Harlem and Michael Eskew of Augusta; sisters, Raydene Posey of Waynesboro, Darlene Williams (Randall) of Oak Park, GA, Sarah Eskew of Hephzibah, and Shirley Brown (Kenneth) of Wadley; grandchildren, Ryan Schadel (Dana) of Gainsville, GA, Nichole Gresham (Brad) of Waynesboro, Jamey Williford of Waynesboro, Tiffani Stewart (Aaron) of Waynesboro, Maggie Robinson (Mathew) of Covington, GA, Julie Sapp (Matt) of Newnan, GA; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Schadel, Alex Schadel, Topher Schadel, Palmer Gresham, Sawyer Gresham, Maddox Stewart, Easton Stewart, Mason Williford, Hallie Robinson, Emmie Robinson, Hudson Sapp, and Joey Sapp.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Rosemont Baptist Church with the Reverend Wes Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Active Pallbearers will be the grandsons, grandsons-in-law, Palmer Gresham, and Caleb Richardson. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Ruth Sunday School Class.

Remembrances may be made to the Rosemont Baptist Church Vision Fund.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531). You may sign the guest book at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com.

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Visitation

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Rosemont Baptist Church

522 U.S. 25, Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Rosemont Baptist Church

522 U.S. 25, Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Cemetery

Burke Memorial Gardens

, Waynesboro, GA 30830

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