Mrs. Verna Coleman Williams was born to the late Boss Coleman and Geraldine Kearse Coleman in Forsyth County, North Carolina on November 21, 1936. She was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County and graduated from Atkins High School in 1954. Mrs. Williams briefly worked with the dietary staff of Salem Academy. And for several years, she worked as a circuit board operator at Western Electric Company, until declining health pre-vented her from continuing to work. She was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. At one time, she was a pianist and organist for several churches, including Zion Memorial Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Verna Coleman Williams passed away at her home in Winston- Salem on Saturday, February 24, 2018. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Williams; a son, Ricky Coleman; and her sister Ella Coleman. Loving memories of her will forever be cherished by her sons, Anthony Coleman, Keith Williams and Brian (Camille) Williams; nine grandchildren, Theresa Thomas Higgins, Kimora Williams, Kairo Williams, Breanna Conrad, Brian L. Williams, Jr., Miles Williams, Tonia (Jamal) Williams, Anthony Leon (Marquita) Cole-man, II and Alecia (James) Rodgers; eight great grandchildren, Kamden Higgins, Kylynn Higgins, Amira Scott, Zaria Williams, Imani Williams, Malakhi Williams, Bryson Coleman and MiKay-lah Rodgers; and several extended family members and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, March 2, 2018 at St. Paul United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park. For a copy of the funeral program, click here