Obituary of Marlene Maxey Marie Williams

Marlene Maxey Marie Williams, 80 of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2015 after a brave battle with leukemia. Marlene was born on December 14, 1934 in Roanoke, to the late Waverly and Virginia Maxey. She is preceded in death by her husband, Neil Williams, son, Michael Williams, and a brother, Donald Maxey. Marlene fell in love and married Neil Williams and their two children, Michael and Steven were born from this union. Neil passed away in 2012 and now the two are reunited in heaven. Marlene was surrounded by love in her final journey of life by her precious son, Steven, and grandson, Shannon, also by her sister, Joan Solomon, of Virginia Beach, and nieces, Susan Solomon, Michelle Wilson, and family were there by her side to comfort her on her journey. Marlene retired from ITT after 30 years of service. She enjoyed attending her monthly ladies lunch group and her church friends group directed by Billy Booth. Marlene loved to attend her grandchildren’s sports activities and they, enjoyed her famous chicken and dumplings and German chocolate cake. Marlene was a loving and caring person who always shared her smile, (this smile will never be forgotten), and was always was doing something for others. “To know her was to love her”. Marlene enjoyed sharing her jokes, and spending time with family and friends. She was a devoted, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who will be dearly missed by all. Marlene leaves behind to cherish her smile and memory are her son, Steven Williams and wife Rebecca; grandchildren, Shannon Williams and wife Dixie, Samuel, Tanner, and Grace Whitesell, and Elle Williams; great grandchildren, Reeselynn, Dylan, and Adeline Williams; daughter-in-law, Tu Williams, and grandchildren,Matthew and Sandra, all of CA. Marlene remarked in her last days that she had no regrets, as she laughed, and played “Operation” with her grandchildren, and that she had lived a peaceful and comfortable life with all her family and friends. The family would like to give a special THANK YOU to all her friends, neighbors, and her special caregivers at Lewis Gale Medical Center for all their care during this difficult time. In Marlene’s memory, donations would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society. Also to honor Marlene’s wishes, there will be no services.