A Life Well Remembered

Deloise Williams Pryor
1954-2021
"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." – Proverbs 31:10

Deloise Williams Pryor, affectionately called "Loise", was born in Quitman, GA, on February 15, 1954. She was the fourth child and eldest daughter born to George Williams, Sr., and Birda Dasher Williams. She was a life-long resident in the Pinetta, FL, community. Deloise was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Kenneth Pryor; father: George Williams, Sr.; sister: Susan Williams; and brothers: George Williams, Jr., Leroy Williams, and Joe Williams.

Having accepted Christ in her early life, Deloise became an active member of High Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Cherry Lake community. She willingly and dutifully dedicated herself to be of service as an usher, culinary staff member, custodian, and any other capacity in which she was needed.

Deloise was taught early in life to be obedient and humble, and to let her word be her bond. Whatever she consented to do, she did so with her trademark smile. She always honored her commitment without reminders or prodding. She was a hard worker who always gave her best effort, and this was true for all areas of her life—home, church, and employment.

One of the greatest joys in her life was spending quality time with her family. During holidays and any other occasions, the multiple generations would gather to enjoy fellowship, food, and fun and to create memories to pass along to future generations. Deloise was known to "go the extra mile" to make her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews feel extra special, even if she had to use tough love to teach them valuable life lessons. She did this until she answered the Master when her name was called on Friday, January 1, 2021.

Just as Deloise loved her family and life itself, she also enjoyed being employed. During her career, she was hired to work at the Cherry Lake Peach Orchard, Metal Products (auto parts), Gold Kist Chicken Processing Plant, and lastly, as a direct service worker with the Senior Citizen Council of Madison.

She especially enjoyed working with the elderly. The love, care, and patience she gave her clients will be difficult to replace. In addition to her busy daily routine, Deloise managed to use her downtime for preparing delicious feast foods, knitting, doing puzzles, dancing, growing plants and flowers, and helping to raise her grandchildren.

Forever cherishing her love and legacy are her children: Tokeythia Mcknight of Pinetta, Latoya (Albert Jr.) Hodge of Madison, Kenny Pryor of Pinetta, Monique Pryor of Moultrie, GA, and Destani Pryor of Lake City; mother: Birda Dasher Williams of Pinetta; sisters: Emma Pickett of Pinetta, Marian (Calvin) Johnson of Live Oak, Janice (Samuel) Damanze of Tampa, and Sandra (Edward) Rowe of Madison; brother: Thomas (Bernice) Williams of Madison; special friend: Ulysses Johnson; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and loving friends.