Ella Mae Wilson Williams

Ella Mae Wilson Williams, 92, of 115 Hamilton Street, Danville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1933, in Danville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Basse Price Wilson Sr. and Ella Vivian Walter Wilson.

Ella was educated in the Danille City Public School System. She later attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Ella became a Licensed Practical Nurse at Danville Memorial Hospital Where She worked until her retirement.

Ella was united in Holy Matrimony to Charles Williams JR. This union was blessed with two children.

Ella leaves to cherish her Memories: One Son, Lawrence Williams of Danville, VA, One daughter, Desiree Williams of Hillside, New Jersey, her "'Other daughter", Ivy Daniels (Ike) of Pleasantville, New Jersey; three sisters, Grace Mayers, Mary Wilson and Alice Thomas (Robert); One brother Basse Price Wilson, Jr. (Peggy); sister-in-law, Vivian Williams; four grandchildren, Letisha Kelly (David), JaCobey Mendenhall (Erica), Shantia Williams-Paige and Kiara Williams: five great-grandchildren, Malik, Xavier, JaCobey JR., Davionna and Derriyen; a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Charles Williams JR. and one Sister, Lemma Hunter.

A memorial service to honor Ella's life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 201 Barrett St, Danville, VA 24541. A visitation will be held one hour prior at the same location. 

The Williams family has entrusted arrangements to Townes Funeral Home.