Earnestine Williams

Earnestine Williams 76, of North Little Rock, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2013. She was a faithful member of the New Dora Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was an entrepreneur of Shine and Things for many years, and a wonderful mother of six beautiful children and many grandchildren. Her husband, Tommy Williams, Sr., of 30 years preceded her in death as well as her son Tommy Williams, Jr. She is survived by her children: Sheila (Wayne) Merritt of Little Rock, Gayle (Verlon) Stephen of Texas, Van Williams of Arizona, Marcus (Thomasine) Williams of Tennessee, and Douglas (Althea) Williams of Georgia; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Family hour will be Friday, April 19, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St. in Little Rock. Mrs. Williams' homegoing service will be Saturday, April 20, 2012, 11 a.m. at New Dora Baptist Church, 317 Jamison Ave. in North Little Rock. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, NLR, Ark.