Rose Ara Williams

Rose Ara McGee Williams, 84, of Saratoga, died April 23, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family.

A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. at Faith & Family Chapel with Reverend Randall McCoy officiating. Interment will follow at Oilfield Cemetery in Saratoga. The family will be receiving friends on Friday, April 27, 2018, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Faith & Family.

A native of Chinquapin, TX she had lived in Saratoga, most of her life and was a faithful member of First United Pentecostal Church of Saratoga. She had also sold insurance for many years.

She is preceded in death by her husband Dewey Rudolph Williams. Sons, Anthony Williams, and Kenny Williams. Brothers, John L. McGee and Henry McGee. She is survived by her son, Burnice Williams and wife Billie of Liberty, and daughter Claudia Williams Grant and husband Michael of Saratoga. Daughter in law, Celia Calloway of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Grandchildren are Brad Williams of Liberty, Blake Williams and wife Cyndee of Liberty, Heather Williams and fiance' Colt Beaty of Saratoga, Cayli and Chantri Grant of Saratoga. Great-grandchildren, Trista, and Darci Beaty, Brandon and Annette Williams.

Born in East Texas, Rose was raised to work hard and “if it was worth doing-do
your best!” She lived her life following this adage. At 60 years of age, she decided
to go down to Beaumont and “take the test”. She received her G.E.D. and walked
across the stage. In 1999, she and “Red” celebrated 50 years of marriage.

She was a charter member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Saratoga.
She was faithful to her church and filled many positions-from custodian and
pianist, to Sunday school teacher and board member. She truly had a servant’s
heart.

She worked in insurance and was an avid volunteer. Rose helped at Hardin
Elementary, the I.C.O. and the Big Thicket Museum. She loved the children and
enjoyed meeting people.

She had many talents and hobbies. She painted, crocheted, quilted and sewed to
name a few and was a wonderful cook. Family and friends loved her dumplings,
biscuits and gravy and chocolate or “bubble” pie.

Rose loved her family and her children dearly-and they all knew it. Her
grandchildren also held a special place in her heart. She loved to bake, ride bikes,
play badminton or board games with them as they grew up. She loved hearing
and sharing stories of her great grandchildren as well.

Rose made sure to cover all of those she knew with prayer. May all who knew and
loved this special lady, continue to feel her prayers and to carry her love and faith
in their hearts.