Obituary of Doris Quinney Williams, 73

OBITUARY "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness; which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day and not to me only; but unto all them also that love his appearance" II Timothy 4:6-8 Sis. Doris Quinney Williams was born on July 18, 1946, to the late Riggs Quinney, Sr. and Jessie B. Gaines Quinney. She departed this life on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. At an early age, she was baptized at the Mount Triumph Baptist Church. She later moved her membership to the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church of Bayou Rapides, under the leadership of her late husband Rev. L. C. Williams, Sr. (Bayou Bishop). On March 25, 1967, she was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Rev. t.C, Williams, Sr., and to this union three children were born. They ministered together to the Bayou Rapides Community at Pilgrim Rest and Laurel Hill for many years. While at both churches, she served as a faithful and dedicated First Lady, and a powerful soloist. After the passing of her husband, she moved her membership back to Mount Triumph Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Joseph W. Franklin until her health failed. During her discipleship, she served faithfully as a member of the Praise Team, Mass Choir, Deaconess Ministry, Women's Ministry, and President of the Pastor's Aide Committee. She graduated from Peabody Magnet High School in 1964. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Helen McCree; grandson Tyrone Williams; and two brothers Blanchard Quinney and Riggs Quinney, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted children, two daughters Jessie O. Nash (Fredrick) and Sarah A. Williams, one son Leonard C. Williams, Jr. (Cassandra) all of Alexandria, LA; five grandchildren James McCree, Lakeidra N. Williams, Edward Paul LeGras, Jr., all of Alexandria, LA; Adrieanna M. Williams of Houston, TX, and Leonard C. Williams, III of Baton Rouge, LA; and eleven great grandchildren. Her two sisters Elsie Cornell and Lynda Henderson (Warner) both of Alexandria, LA; and four brothers Gaines Quinney (Lois); Dewitt Quinney (Ethel); McHenry Quinney Sr (Roxie) all of Boyce, LA and Tommy Gaines (Daisy) of Alexandria, LA. Along with a host of nieces and nephews. A service honoring her life and legacy will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Mount Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, 720 Millrace Rd., Boyce, Lousiana 71409 for the immediate family only due to COVID-19 restrictions. She will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories Cemetery immediately following the service. Please contact Miller & Hill for all flower deliveries and keep the family in your prayers during these uncertain times. ~Miller & Hill