Rachel Batts Williams

Rachel Batts Williams, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 13, 2021. Born in Wilson County, NC on July 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charlie McDaniel “Mack” Batts and Fannie Estelle Joyner Batts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Williams; her siblings, George D. Batts, James D. Batts, John Henry Batts, Elizabeth B. Long, William C. Batts, Richard E. Batts, Charlie L. Batts, Estelle B. Davis, Jessie B. Lancaster, Thomas A. Batts, and Polly B. Fussell.

Rachel is survived by her children, Donna Williams Barnes (Willard), Jeff Williams (Nan), Michelle Godwin Jackson (Rusty), and Jennifer Williams Gardiner; her grandchildren, Katie Barnes Webb, Sarah Gardiner, David Williams (Casey), and Jeremy Gardiner; her great-granddaughter, Coraline “Corrie” MacKenzie Webb; and one great-grandson due December 2021.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Rachel’s life will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Keith Griffin officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

The family would like to say a special thanks to the Spring Arbor Cottage staff and the staff of Nash UNC Health Care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Rachel’s memory to Nash UNC Health Care Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.