Van Owens Williams, 90, of Carnesville, passed away Tuesday morning, .
Born October 23, 1930, in Carnesville, she was the daughter of the late Adger Howard and Ana Payne Owens. She was the widow of the late Lee Johnson Williams, and sister of the late Alberta Santmyres, Harold Owens, Troy Owens, Susie Sumner, and Bill Owens. She taught high school in Madison County for many years and was Teacher of the Year. She was a member of the Madison County Retired Educators, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and was a member of the Eastern Starr She was a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-law, Jean Owens, Tootsie Andrews, and Mary Williams, all of Carnesville.
Services will be Saturday at 2pm at the Cross Roads Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Cleveland. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The body is at the Ginn Funeral Home and will be placed in the church at 1pm. Friends can pay their respects and sign her register book at the funeral home Friday from 9am until 430pm. Special thanks to caretakers Janet Williams and staff. Flowers are welcome but those wishing to make memorials please do so to the Cross Roads Baptist Church, 16144 GA Hwy 59, Carnesville, GA 30521. Condolences may be left at ginnfuneralhome.com.