Elta Smith Williams, 100, of Beaumont, died peacefully at her home Wednesday, October 2, 2013, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on November 2, 1912, in Jasper, to Kathryn Beatrice Smith and Walter Preston Smith.
A native of Jasper, Elta married Noel Douglas Williams of Newton, on September 24, 1933, and lived in Beaumont for over sixty-six years.
She is survived by her son, Noel Douglas Williams, Jr. and his wife, Martha Rutledge, of Waco; daughter, Kathryn Williams Chauveaux and her husband, Tony, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Noel Williams III and his wife, Kathryn; Preston Williams and his wife, Amy; Taylor Williams and his wife, Serena; Kelsey Chauveaux and her husband, David; and Connor Chauveaux; and seven great-grandchildren.
Elta was preceded in death by her husband, Noel Douglas Williams, Sr. on July 23, 1982.
A gathering of Ms. Williams’ family and friends will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2013, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Calder Baptist Church, 1005 North 11th Street, Beaumont, with Dr. James Fuller officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Serving as pallbearers will be Noel Williams, Preston Williams, Taylor Williams, Nathan Williams, Raleigh "Ro" Jackson, Graham Smith, Kyle Yeates, and Dave Hofferth. Honorary pallbearers will be John Michael Smith, Jr. and Ernest Harris Cockrell, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to Calder Baptist Church Building Fund, 1005 North 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702; Magnolia Garden Club, 148 South Dowlen Road #642, Beaumont, Texas 77707; or the charity of one’s choice.
