Mrs. Bruce Little Williams, formerly of 409 Patterson Place, Chapel Hill, passed away peacefully at age 97 on May 31, 2008. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Spring Arbor of Durham retirement home.
Mrs. Williams grew up in Ayden, Green County, NC and it was there she met her future husband, James J. Williams while attending a high school football game, where she was a cheerleader and he was a player. They later married and moved to Chapel Hill where they spent a long and happy life together on Patterson Place raising two daughters, Joyce and Mary Lou, and a son, Jimmy.
Bruce Williams was a very loveable person who enjoyed her home and family and was active in many community activities. She also liked to travel and enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially their visits to see her.
She dearly loved her church, the University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, where she was a member for 78 years. She enjoyed her adult Sunday School Class and music, played the piano, sang in the choir and was a faithful member of WMU.
Bruce was also a professional person and worked in the utilities office of UNC for 25 years. She retired in 1973. She was an avid bridge player and loved reading and was a Charter Member of the Chapel Hill Book Club.
Her survivors include – Daughters: Joyce Williams Hayes and husband, Charles; Mary Lou Pruss and husband, Barry; all of Chapel Hill. Five grandchildren: Greg Hayes of Los Angeles; Jill Hayes Fulton of Wayne, PA; Joy Hayes Pittman of Baltimore; Patricia Pruss of Chapel Hill; and James Pruss of Hammond, IN. Three great grandchildren: Guy Johnson; Kerry Blake Fulton; and Isabella Pittman.
Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3 at Walker’s Funeral Home, 120 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill.
Church services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at University Baptist Church, 100 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill.
The family will have a private burial service at old Chapel Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Renovating and Renewing program of University Baptist Church, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.