The Virginian-Pilot
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              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, November 24, 1995              TAG: 9511240054
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B10  EDITION: FINAL 
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CHRISTINE R. WILLIAMS

Christine R. Williams

PORTSMOUTH - Christine Ricketts Williams, 88, of the 5200 block of Cobble Hill Road, died Nov. 21, 1995, in a Portsmouth hospital.

She was a native of Portsmouth and was the widow of John M. Williams Sr. She was a retired PBX operator with Central Fidelity Bank with 40 years of service. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday school in the area for many years. She was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Esther Chapter (NU)37, and Beazley Senior Citizens Center.

Survivors include a daughter, Joyce W. Johnson of Lady Lake, Fla.; a step-daughter, Rebecca Anne Lawson of Chesapeake; two sons, Willett ``Bill'' Stiles and Noah E. ``Mike'' Williams, both of Portsmouth; one step-son, John M. Williams Jr. of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Olive Branch Cemetery by the Rev. Robert F. Cofield. The family will receive friends at Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, today from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

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