Martha Sue Williams

Martha Sue Williams, 79, of 600 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, died Saturday, August 28, 2004. Miss Williams was born in Chattanooga, TN and was a daughter of the late Robert Gay and Edith West Williams. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Williams Brooks. She was retired from the Assignment Department of Southern Bell after more than 40 years Service. She spent much of her retirement helping others. She was a member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, the Telephone Pioneers Club, the Etheridge Club, and several bridge clubs. Surviving are a niece, Suzanne Meyer of Chattanooga, TN; a nephew Forrest W. Brooks of Chattanooga; two great nieces, a great-nephew and a large extended family of friends. A funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Beverly E. Gaska officiating. Her family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service and suggest that memorials be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 171 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC 28804, or to Center for Wildlife Rhabilitation, 33 Possom Trot, Asheville, NC 28806. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.