Considered by family and friends as a sweet angel, Claire Culpepper Williams, has left behind her earthly struggle with Parkinson's Disease and entered her Heavenly home. Claire died peacefully in the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Thanks to Tanner Hospice, her last days were pain free and comfortable.

Claire was born September 1,1949 in Americus, Georgia. She grew up in Cordele, Georgia as part of a loving family. Claire graduated Crisp County High School in 1967 and attended Valdosta State College from 1967-1971. While in college, Claire was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority, served as President of the Panhellenic Council and was voted Best Dressed Coed.

After college, Claire married her high school sweetheart and love of her life Ronnie Williams. That same year Claire started her elementary teaching career in the Dougherty County Schools. Claire had a gift for teaching young children and throughout her career demonstrated compassion and devotion to the children she taught.

Claire and Ronnie started a family in 1974 with the birth of their daughter Virginia Lynn Williams. A son, Matthew Perry Williams, arrived in 1977. Both children were blessed with a devoted, kind and loving mother.

Throughout her life Claire cultivated friendships in every place she and Ronnie lived. She enjoyed playing in bridge clubs, singing in church choirs, teaching Vacation Bible School and socializing with couple friends. In addition Claire loved going to the beach and traveling.

In 1994, Claire and Ronnie found their forever home in Carrollton, Georgia when Ronnie became Superintendent of the Carrollton City Schools. With their family in Carrollton, their church and many dear friends, they decided to stay in Carrollton after Ronnie's retirement in 2001.

In 2016, Claire was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She battled this difficult illness with grace, bravery and an unwavering positive attitude. Never complaining of her plight, Claire continued to help others by being a role model for how to deal with adversity and a chronic illness.

Claire's legacy will be in part her beautiful smile and sweet spirit, her faith in God, her children and grandchildren whom she loved so much, and her lifelong love affair with her husband Ronnie.

Claire was preceded in death by her loving parents, Perry and Virginia Fletcher Culpepper. She is survived by her caring husband of 52 years, Ronnie; her daughter, Virginia Williams Bell, her husband John Bell, their three children, Jacob, Andrew and Evelyn Bell; a son, Matthew Perry Williams, his wife Jessica, and Matthew's daughter Isabella Williams. In addition, Claire leaves behind her brother, Perry Melton Culpepper, Jr. of Cordele and his wife Jeri.

The family wishes to thank Tonya Spinks and her group of West GA Caregivers for their outstanding care of Claire. Specifically, we acknowledge Judy Johnson, Emily Tuggle, Esther Makandah, and Rose Jordan. A special thank you to Tomeka Baker who was Claire's first caregiver.

The family further extends a heart felt thank you to Rose Jordan who was Claire's primary caregiver in the last stage of her life. Rose was a saint and took extraordinary care of Claire and did it with a high level of love, devotion and compassion.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 3 pm in Carrollton at First Baptist Church at 102 Dixie Street. A visitation from 1pm-2:45 pm will be held that same day in the Sanctuary of FBC.

Burial will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery in Claire's hometown of Cordele on Wednesday, March 6 with a short graveside service at 2 pm.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to either First Baptist Church of Carrollton, 102 Dixie Street or the Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation at 106 Trojan Drive, Carrollton.

Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com.

Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.