Mrs. Earnestine Patterson Williams affectionately called "Peaches" was born in Suwannee County, Fl. on April 11, 1931, the second of 10 children to the late Frank and Lula Patterson. Three siblings preceded her in death (Frank Jr., Edward and Walter Patterson).

Our beloved Peaches confessed Christ at an early age and joined Greater New Bethel AME Church, Live Oak, FL. As a young adult she moved her membership to Ebenezer AME Church and served faithfully until her health declined. She dearly loved her Stewardess Board and trained many young women to take her place. In addition, she served as a loyal Sunday School teacher for many years.

Mrs. Williams received her education in the Public Schools of Suwannee County and was a graduate of Douglass High School.

Mrs. Williams met and united in Holy Matrimony with Mr. James L. Williams who preceded her in death. To that union three children were born, two of which preceded her in death (Allie and Benjamin) and a grandson (Ryan).

The Bible declares in Psalm 23:6 - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord, forever." Mrs. Williams exchanged this earthly life for life eternal on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Leaving precious memories with her Son and daughter-in-law Ronnie Earl and Gail Williams. Three grandchildren: Calondria E. Williams, Miami, FL, LaToya Barnett (David), Augusta, GA, Charlie Leon Camiel Jr. (Raven), Perry, FL; three great granddaughters and three great grandsons. Three sisters: Lucille Randolph, Grace Reid, Eva Polite; Three brothers: James Patterson (Mary), Harry Patterson, Houston Patterson (Carrie); Sister -in-law Ossie Patterson. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A God-sister, Charlie Mae Hutchins, Cypress City Neighbors, cherished friends from Miami, FL and personnel at Surry Place Rehabilitation Center.

Home going celebration of the Life of Earnestine "Peaches" Williams will be 11: 00 A.M. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Ebenezer  A.M.E. Church in Live Oak, Florida. The family will receive other relatives and friends Friday, May 31, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church. Professional Mortuary entrusted to Eric A. Brown & Son Funeral Home.