The Lord is my Shepherd; I have everything I need. Psalm 23:1.

Mother Annie Lee 'MaDear' Bristol Williams'Shepherd requested her presence from her old residence to her eternal home Tuesday, June 24, 2025,at 2:55 pm.

Mother Annie Lee Williams was welcomed into the world on Friday, August 27, 1920, as the ninth child of Hannah Bristol in Jennings, Florida and nine years later her family moved to Palatka, Florida. She was a student in the Putnam County School System. Tally Box Company was her employer for over 35 years.Mother Williams adored and loved God. She was an avid reader of the Bible and Palatka Daily Newspaper. Her favorite pastime was thrifting at garage sales and sharing the treasured bargain she found with family, friends and those in need.

Mother Williams was a devoted and faithful member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church since her early conversion as a Christian.  She loved-loved serving her Calvary family as a dedicated 'Usher' and 'Mother'of the church.

She became the lovely bride of Sammie Lee 'Mossey' Williams in the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, FL. The couple was married 56 years before the Lord called Mossey home July 21, 1997. To this union, fourteen beautiful children were raised with much love and guidance from the Lord. Nine of the fourteen children were by birth and the other five children joined the family due to the death of their oldest daughter, Dorothy Trumpler Chester.

MaDear lived during some of the most eventful historical milestones. She was born one year after the first pandemic and the conclusion of WWI. She lived in the era of the Women's Rights movement, Great Depression, WWII, Civil Rights movement, Y2K, and in her own way has been a force for good and a stabilizing influence on those around her during these turbulent years.

In addition to her mother's death, she was preceded in eternal rest by her husband, eight siblings, oldest daughter, Michael Williams, son, Pastor George McRae-godson, and several grandchildren.

MaDear leaves to cherish her memories: Mother Pearlie Ruth, Jackie Williams, Goldie Vickers Morris (Jimmie) all of Palatka, FL; Sammie L. Williams—Houston, TX; James Williams (Lucille)—Clarksville, TN; Mary Hayes—Newark, OH; Donald Williams(Aronell)—Edinburg, TX; Leon Chester-Atlanta, GA; Pastor Terrance Chester (Dorothea)—Palatka; Camelia 'Cooki' Chester—Houston, TX; Wendell Chester—Jacksonville, FL. Stepson: Corey Williams (Sherry)—Middleburg, FL; Thirty-six (36) grandchildren, seventy-eight (78) great-grandchildren, sixty (60) great-great grandchildren and three (3) great-great-great grandchildren.

Children of Love: Pastor Karl N. Flagg (Terricena), Gerald Lewis (Cynthia), Elnora James (Kent), Dea. James Norwood (Regina), Phillip Cason (Dedra), Rosa Lane, Mary Hobbs Thomas (Clint), and TomacenaWise (Butch).

During Madear's extended and productive lifetime, her immediate family extended to 'Six (6) GenerationsStrong'! She cradled and adorned her family with Godly wisdom and Godly love. She demonstrated in countless ways her dedication to the welfare of others and earned respect and affection from people from all walks of life and ages. She earned many affectionate names from family and friends, i.e., Mother Williams, MaDear, Mother, Mud, Ms. Annie Lee, Granny, and Godma. MaDear loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them every chance she had. She made everyone feel as though they were her favorite by leaving special pearls of wisdom for them to live by.

Her life was truly exemplified by one of her favorite sayings: If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living will not be in vain.