Ophelia Williams

Ophelia Diane Williams, age 61 of Erie, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born in Erie, PA on February 1, 1956, a daughter of the late John and Emma Simmons Williams.

Ophelia attended Technical Memorial High School, and worked at Elmwood Presbyterian Lodge.

She enjoyed walking and spending time sharing a meal.

In addition to her parents, Ophelia was preceded in death by sisters Eva Nell Williams, Lillie Jewel Lyon, and brother James E. Williams who passed away on the previous day.

Survivors include her longtime friend Robert Gregory, her son Maurice Williams of Erie; sisters Philomena Hunter (Ambus Hunter, III) of Waldorf, Maryland, and Lavita Williams of Erie; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends may call at the Burton Wintergreen Funeral Home, 2532 Norcross Rd. on Saturday from 11:00 am till the time of services there at 1:00 pm with Reverend Floyd Mclure officiating.

Burial in Erie Cemetery.