Ruth Christine Williams, of Estate Morningstar, passed away peacefully on July 26, at the age of 77.
She was born in 1948 in St. Kitts to Ellen and Harold Maynard. Ruth immigrated to St. Croix in 1964, and on December 12, 1971, she married Sydney Williams. Ruth was cherished by all who knew her. With a tender heart and a generous spirit, she was a constant source of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Her warmth and compassion left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ellen Maynard, and father, Harold Maynard.
She is survived by her spouse, Sydney E Williams; sons, Marcus Williams, Mostin Williams, Michael Williams; grandchildren, Mateo Williams, Nathaniel Williams; siblings, Naomi Julien, Linkon Maynard, Claudette Walwyn, Ingrid Gilbert, Antonio Maynard, Cheryleann Pemberton, Harold Maynard Jr; nieces, Petra Holder, Tresca Liburd, Stacy Greer, Sophia Philip, Jinnelle Julien, Julia Julien, Alex Julien, Camelle Gilbert, Dr. Janielle Maynard, Lynicia Maynard, Dr. Odaelys Pollard, Odessa Walwyn, Tonisha Maynard, Jayanti Maynard, Esther Francis, Cynthia Francis, Lenore Josiah, Joya Williams, Veron Bussue, Julene Williams, Davia James; nephews, Maverick Liburd, Lawson Liburd, Travis Phillip, Calver Gilbert, Shaundi Gilbert, Konris Maynard, Gamaliel Brian Pemberton, Andwele Maynard, Oza Maynard, Halsted Francis, Roy Francis, Dr. Donnell Josiah, Lenard Josiah, Juan Williams, Jevon Williams, Joel Williams, Daviel James, Damian James, Davenee James; aunts, Hildred Lawrence, Wendy Lawrence, Joyce Daniel; uncles, Neil Claxton, Paul Maynard; daughters in-law, Dr. Kiticia Jules Williams, Lenay Brooks-Williams; brothers in-law, Peter Gilbert, Vincent Liburd, Lincoln Pemberton, Eucline Williams, Vernon Williams, Pastor Noel James, Lenny Josiah; sisters in-law, Verlyn Maynard, Arlyne James, Verna Williams, Claristine Francis, Varina Williams, Silvia Williams, Sonya Williams; special friends, Odette Rene, Lucia Frederick, Beata Manuel, Joan Brooks, Felix Frazier and others too many to include separately; cousin and other relatives, Wendy Lawrence and Family, in St Kitts, Neil Claxton and Family in St Croix, Joyce Daniel and family in Florida.
Funeral service will be held on Aug. 31 at Central Seventh Day Adventist Church. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m., and the service will start at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional services entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
