Mrs. Nedra Ann Williams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Thursday, August 4, 2022, our loving mother, grandmother, GG, sister, aunt, cousin, and dear friend departed this earth to her heavenly home. Nedra Ann Riley was born March 4, 1949, in Saginaw, MI, the eldest of Armenta (Key) Byas’ nine children. Our mother had an unusual sense of humor, and she was always concerned about what her family was doing and where they were going. Through her love for family, she was our generation connector. Her photographic memory would easily recite world history, U.S. History, or family history, she was the expert. Birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, she knew the exact date, time, and location. Our mother used colorful words to write unique tributes and poetry, which was shared through her beautiful handwriting. God truly gifted our family with a special jewel. Our mother loved the Lord, and she enjoyed the daily prayer calls and bible study sessions with her bonus son, Pastor Robert Williams III, and Prayer Force One members. She also enjoyed Sunday School lessons with Pastor Jeffrey Knight She was educated in the Saginaw Public Schools, and her passion for styling hair motivated her to obtain her cosmetology license from MoJo Hair Studio. Our mother loved taking care of family and others, which inspired her to apply for her CNA licensing. She was employed at Luther Manor Nursing Home and retired after 30 years of service. Nedra was united in holy matrimony with Robert Williams Jr., on April 12, 1995, and he predeceased her. To celebrate her love for life, are her children, Larisa, Sheryl, Daryl (Heather), Denisa and her bonus children, Pastor Robert (Jeanette) Williams III, Deborah (Tim) Bandy and Jacqueline (Alex) Woody; fifteen grandchildren, Markese, Dominic (Uneeka), La’Nedra, Kenneisha, Sharrise, Ke’Andra, Ja’Leesa, She’Tonya, Daryl II, E’Montae, Kiana, Elashia, Kameron, Armenta, and BrenToree; 30 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jaclyn Elaine Riley, Priscilla Ann Craig, Johnnie LaCresha (Chester) Grant and one brother, Tommie Earl Byas. A devoted sister-in-law, Carolyn Wilkins; one godson, Ronnie (Squirrel) Jones, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, including special cousin, Joycella (Sonny) West, and dear friends, Evangelist Inez Williams and Patricia Gaines. Nedra was preceded in death by her husband Robert; her parents, Armenta, and Johnnie Byas and Louis Riley. Siblings; Lilly Faye, Edward, Clover B. Riley Sr., and Hurley Riley, loving niece, Armenta “Poochie” Riley, and one brother-in-law, Ernest Brian Craig. The family wants to thank Pastor Willie Hill, Jr., Pastor Robert Williams III and Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 1111 North 29th Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48601. Pastor Willie R, Hill, Host Pastor and Evangelist Inez Young will officiate. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Nedra Ann Williams

March 4, 1949 - August 4, 2022