Helen Williams

March 14, 2019

Helen Williams, aka “Neena” and “Sister Helen”, of Portsmouth, Virginia departed her friends and family on March 14, 2019. As in great Helen fashion, she departed this world with a flare for the dramatic. Born, raised, and a lifelong resident of Portsmouth; she dedicated her life to various causes, her church, and social events. Married to Richard, her husband of more than 59 years, together they enjoyed life, raised two children, loved 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. She will be missed greatly by her circle of close friends, many of which are in the “Emerald Isle Crew.” A servant at Centenary United Methodist Church for many decades, she served her Lord diligently. Helen is preceded in death by her brother Edward Bunting, and her daughter Beth Prever. She is survived by her husband, Rich; her son Trey (Debbie); her sister Mary Beth Cornelius of Everett, Washington; her grandchildren Austin (Jenna) Williams, Kristin (Jesse) Bennett, Trey Williams, Bryce Williams, and Landon (Sarah) Prever; and her three great grandchildren Jax and Penelope Bennett, and Reagan Williams. A visitation is scheduled on Tuesday, March 19 at 1 pm at Loving Funeral Home in Portsmouth, Virginia; a service will immediately follow with Reverend John Cole II presiding at 2 pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association or the ALS Association.