Mother Cassandra

(Bell) Williams

Cassandra Bell Williams was born October 29, 1933 in Bonifay, Florida to Rev. Austin David Bell, Sr. and Nina Wilson Bell. Cassandra (Kay) accepted Christ at an early age and joined Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Kay was a graduate of Roulhac High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Mordecai Williams on June 11, 1951.

She joined Mt Ararat Missionary Baptist Church in 1951 under the leadership of Rev. R. V. Jefferson. Later, in 1979, Rev. Dr. H.G. McCullough became her pastor. Kay and Mordecai had nine children. She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and homemaker. She had one son to proceed her in death, James Mordecai Williams.

Kay loved the Lord with all her heart. She loved to sing God's praises in church and at home. She was a dedicated and faithful church member and served in several capacities such as Sunday School Teacher for more than 50 years. She was one of the lead soprano singers in the adult choir, director of bible school, member of the mission society, and a member of the Eastern Star.

Kay was one of the key members for planning the children's Easter Programs and Christmas Programs for many years. She enjoyed participating in the choir reunion on the first Sunday of each month. In the past, she also worked every year with the children at the Fall Festival at Kate Smith Elementary School.

Kay leaves to mourn her passing her beloved, devoted husband, Mordecai Williams; eight children, Marilyn (Donald) Jackson, Rev. Glenn (Gloria) Williams, Dr. Sandra Davis, Deacon Gerald (Ivory) Williams, Carl (Silvia) Williams, Pamela Williams, Rhonda (Jake) Boston, Stephanie (Stacey) Brown; two brothers, Rev. Austin David Bell, Jr (Mary), Robert T. Bell (Anethia); four sisters, Priscilla B. Whitfield, Thelma B. Farmer (Rev. Luther), Claudine B. Cotton, Shirley B. Sanchez (Carlos); 18 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins & friends; She also leaves Odyessa Dirden (Benjamin) like a daughter and like son Frederick Belser.

Mother Williams will lie in repose at the Church on Saturday from 11 A.M. until time for services at 12 Noon CST.