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A retired State employee, she passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Port Allen. Visiting at Hope Community United Methodist Church on Friday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. H. Louis Jones. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Leo Williams Sr.; daughters, Patrice Hudson (Anthony Sr.), Baton Rouge, and Pakia Acosta (Herman Sr.), Decatur, Ga.; son, Leo Williams Jr. (Tyra), Stone Mountain, Ga.; sisters, Edna Givens and Linda Adams (Lester Sr.), both of Baton Rouge, Eula Jackson and Joyce Hawkins, both of Port Allen; brothers, Floyd Marshall (Gloria), Bossier City, and Richard Hawkins Jr., Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Anthony Hudson Jr., Paige Hudson, Anique Spriggs, all of Baton Rouge, Kyhmane Jackson, Juan Acosta, Herman Acosta Jr., all of Decatur, Ga., Tia Williams, Stone Mountain, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Sr. and Bernice Hawkins; and brother, Calvin Hawkins Sr. Please visit us at www.hallsinc.net
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The Williams family may God be with all of you, and give you peace and comfort to get through this difficult time. Sorry for your loss. Ms. Diane was a classy lady. God Bless, all of you.
Tracie Poydras-Evans and family
February 9, 2013
Leo and Family - I worked with Diane at the Dept. of Education for many years. She was a real nice person. I have run into her a few times thru the years. My thoughts and prayer are with you.
Shirley Bourgeois
Shirley Bourgeois
January 20, 2013
There are no words to express the loss I felt after learning you had passed. Just from the many conversations we have shared and words of comfort and encouragement you have given me over the years I know if anyone was ready, Diane, you were. I feel blessed to have been apart of your life. Every time I hear Let The Church Say Amen I will think of you. To the family, God is still in control and it is well. Rest in paradise Diane!
Demetria Jackson
January 19, 2013
My prayers are with you all. My deepest sympathy and my love are with you all, Derek!!!
January 18, 2013
Nip your in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy! "Duke"
Orlando Mitchell
January 18, 2013
Patrice(Queen), Know that you and your family are in my prayers. Just continue to hold to God's hand and He will carry you and your family through this trying time. Love you, Terry
January 18, 2013
GOD bless you and your family. Love you all.
KAREN LEE
January 18, 2013
TO THE WILLIAMS AND HAWKINS FAMILIES:
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
THE CARTER FAMILY
PORT ALLEN, LA
January 18, 2013
I will miss Diane. She has taken care of my nails for almost 20 years. We spent hours together every three weeks, without fail. Over the years, we've shared many conversations and much laughter. She'd often give me fresh items from her husband's garden.
May you each find comfort in the love and fond memories you shared with her. God bless you.
Audrey Burns and Family
January 18, 2013
will be praying for you all Love you all Robbin
Robbin fleming
January 17, 2013
Bobby, Gilda, Imani Williams
January 17, 2013
To our beloved brother and children we are sending love and our deepest sympathy. We are sorry that we can't be there with you at this most difficult time. With all our love,
your brother Bobby, sister-in-law Gilda, and niece Imani Williams
Bobby, Gilda, Imani Williams
January 17, 2013
I pray that the Lord will remove the pain and fill the void with his love, peace and joy,
love you all
Alfreda Jackson
January 17, 2013
May the grace, love, peace, and hope of God envelope your family now and always with rich memories of your love one.
Beverly Pugh
January 17, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cynthia Raby Horton
January 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Spriggs & Family
January 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 17, 2013
To the Hawkins/Williams Family
Our prayer and thoughts are with you. May God bless and keep you.
Lucien & Brenda Adams
Lucien & brenda Adams
January 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Hawkins/Williams family, Jacqueline Bynum Ayo, (Class of 1966)
January 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon j Green
January 17, 2013
May you find comfort in the knowledge that your loved one lived a life of purpose and is now with the Lord and may that same Jesus grant you the strength to continue her legacy of faith and good works. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Ginger F. Smith & Family
January 17, 2013
I can't express my sorrow upon hearing about the loss of diane, she was a very special lady, as are all of her sisters who I have the pleasure of knowing and calling friends.I can tell you that just the memory of her smile, makes me smile. I know you will miss her, but let your memories comfort you, and know God cares. I love you all.
arno ferguson
January 17, 2013
To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. May you find all that you need in our Lord and
savior Jesus Christ.
Louis & Sheryl (Williams) Harrison and Family
January 17, 2013
So very sorry to hear of the transitioning of my dear neighbor(next door). Peace, Blessings, and Joy be with each of you! May God strengthen you, and give you peace is my prayer!!
Verla, Chris,Bryan and Joe
January 17, 2013
Mr.Leo
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during these time.
Marion & Jackie Taylor
January 17, 2013
To the Williams Family
We are praying for strength,peace and confort
for your family during this diffcult period in you life.May God bless and keep you.
Much Love,
The Encalade & Alverez Family
Violet,La
January 17, 2013
To the Williams Family
Diane will surely be missed. My prayers and love are with you all. Remember the good times.
Jacqueline Dunbar
January 17, 2013
To the Williams and Hawkins Families: May God be with you during your time of sorrow. Remember Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. With deepest sympathy. Ms. Liz Holmes and Valencia Williams-Johnson
Valencia Williams-Johnson
January 16, 2013
Leo, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Look to the Lord He is the great
comforter and He will see you through.
Mitchell & LaClede Tate
January 16, 2013
May God comfort you and give you His peace.
Geraldine Jackson
January 16, 2013
Our prayers are with your family. Know that God is walking with you and carrying you during this most difficult time. Praying for your family.
Renee Millican & Family
Renee Millican
January 16, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy
Charles & Cynthia (Doyle) Lewis
January 16, 2013
With Heartfelt Sympathy...
The Doyle Family
January 16, 2013
Coco Coleman
January 16, 2013
Keshia Roberso
January 16, 2013
I will be prayin for you and your family. Look to God
Carolyn Dunn
LDOL Baton Rouge
January 16, 2013
Leo and Tyra, please know that our thoughts and prayer are with you and your entire family during this time of grief. May God Bless you and strengthen you to see the sunshine after the rain.
We Love you,
Lynden and Rhonda, Atlanta GA.
January 16, 2013
Words can't express our heartfelt sympathy we are feeling for you during this time. We pray that Diane's loving memories help to comfort you now and as time goes on. We'll continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Imogene C. Scott and Lisa Moore Nix and Family
January 16, 2013
Patrice and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy during your difficult time of sorrow. I will keep you in my prayers as you celebrate the life of Mrs. Patricia.
Shelia Dudley
Shelia Dudley
January 16, 2013
Tyra, Leo and family,
My prayers are with you and your family during your loss. May each of you find comfort in God's word. God is welcoming another angel into his loving arms. God bless and keep each you is my prayer.
Stephanie Woods
January 16, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ms. Evelyn Douglas & Family
January 16, 2013
Thank you for the opportunity you gave our Hospice in His Care staff to assist in the care of Mrs. Williams. We continue to remember you in our prayers.
Director of Spiritual Care
and Bereavement
Bill Brewer
January 16, 2013
To the Hawkins' and Williams' Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Elzena Nelson-Harris
January 16, 2013
I am so sorry to hear the lost of Ms. Diane. She was a very sweet and woderful person. I know she will be missed. Praying for you all during this time.
Katrina Cannon Williams
January 15, 2013
Patrice,
Although you feel sad today, remember and hold dear to the moments you shared with your mom; this will bring you peace and comfort in the coming days.
With all my love,
January 15, 2013
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