Margaret Williams

Margaret Lorriane Williams “Sister” departed on May 28, 2023 at 75 years of age. Margaret was born on September 8, 1947 in Long Branch, NJ to the late Edward and Eloise Reevey. 

Margaret moved to Camden, NJ, along with her family, during her childhood years where she attended Camden City Public Schools. Margaret was a hard working woman who worked more than 30 years as a Nursing Assistant for Cooper River Convalescent Center / Genesis HealthCare. Margaret also worked for Aluminum Shapes for over 10 years. 

Margaret was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved to care for her family. There isn’t anything that she would not have done for her family. Margaret married her husband, Thomas Williams, at 19 years of age. She enjoyed spending time with her husband. Margaret turned her life to God and Christ and became a deaconess at Healing Word Christian Center. After turning her life to God and Christ, she spent a lot of time at church along with her husband. 

In addition, Margaret enjoyed fishing with her husband and working together with him to feed people who were in need of food. She was very supportive of others during their time of need. Margaret enjoyed singing her favorite songs, listening to gospel music, watching cowboy movies, and drinking her fresh black coffee. Her favorite music artist was Michael Jackson. Margaret was an Eastern Star member for many years. 

Margaret is preceded in death by her six brothers: Edward Reevey Jr., Phillip Reevey, Harold Reevey, Charles Reevey, Floyd Reevey, and Arlay Reevey; four sisters: Arlene Reevey, Dorothy Reevey, Mary Carpenter, and Pauline Reevey-Lewis; two brothers-in-law: Jasper Kittrell and William (Henry) Williams; two sisters-in-law: Francies Kittrell and Melinda Kittrell.

Margaret is survived by her husband: Thomas Williams; son: Thomas Reevey; four daughters: Tamika Reevey, Melinda Williams, Tieesha Cogdell, LaShinda Cogdell; two sons-in-law: Michael Streater and Andrew (Omar) Moore; seven grandsons: Tyrek, Nysar, Dyheam, Tamoni, Safi, Taquan, and Gregory; eleven granddaughters: Janivia (Armond), Tia, Tymairia, Porsha, LaShonda, Qunasia, Taihja, Ahlanah, Erica, Tamara, and Madison; fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ralph Reevey and Warren Reevey; sister: Gloria Reevey; four brothers-in-law: James Carpenter, John Lewis, Benjamin Kittrell, and Raymond Williams; three sisters-in-law: Nancy Reevey, Grace Kittrell, and Dephine Kittrell; the Turlington and Beauregard families; and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.