Carol Delaine Gresham Williams

September 19, 1951 - November 8, 2024

Carol Delaine Gresham Williams, 73, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Carol was born on September 19, 1951 to Robert S. and Martha Gresham of Tallassee, Alabama. After graduating from Tallassee High School in 1969, she moved to St. Clair County to pursue a nursing career. She graduated from the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing in 1972 and dedicated over 45 years to her profession. Her roles included bedside nurse, home health nurse, director of home health, and state surveyor. She was extremely accomplished and respected throughout her career.

Beyond her work, Carol was a devoted mother to her four children and later, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She cherished her time with family and was an active member of Loachapoka United Methodist Church, where her spirit will be fondly remembered.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert S. and Martha Gresham; her sister, Brenda Ingram; her brother, Robert S. Gresham Jr.; and her nephew, Clay Ingram.

Carol is survived by her children, Angela Haynes May, Laurie Williams Brooks, Sara Williams Horton, and John (Leslie) Williams; her nephew, Jeff Ingram; nieces Paige (Johnny) Elliot and Amanda Gresham; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home, followed by funeral services held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 am at Loachapoka United Methodist Church.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.