Patricia Ann Williamson

PATRICIA ANNE WILLIAMSON, 67, of Little Rock departed this world Aug. 30, 2014 at Woodland Hills Health and Rehab Center where she was receiving hospice care for terminal cancer. She was born March 24, 1947 as the eldest child of Bernice and Fred Williamson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her divorced husband, Robin Dittmann. She is survived by brothers, Fred Williamson and Danny Williamson; and her beloved sister, Debbie Williamson. Paternal surviving family members include cousins, Kathy Lovell, Betty Jo Filbert, Bill Williamson, Tonya and BJ; and aunt, Louise Williamson. On her mother's side, she is survived by Karen Bishop and her children, Craig Bishop and his children and Uncle Ballard. Patricia thought of her little sister Debbie as her precious gift from God. Debbie was 10 years younger than Patricia, and she instructed her parents when Debbie was born to leave her at the hospital if the baby was a boy! She shared a special bond with Debbie her whole life. Patricia was employed as a maid, grocery bagger and security guard. Before she became ill, Patricia was very active in her church, Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, serving as a greeter. She also had a prayer and card ministries and she enjoyed encouraging Dr. Dan Casey of FCN with prayer. Patricia made bead necklaces and she loved giving her necklaces away. She graduated from Central High School and stayed in touch with many friends. She never learned to drive, but she knew the bus routes by heart. She knew no strangers and was a friend to all. Her funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, 1601 S. Louisiana, Little Rock, Ark. 72206, 501-375-1600, with Rev. Thompson Murray officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, 501-224-8300. Please sign her online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.