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Michele Williams - Class of 1974

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 23/Jan/2023
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   Michele was born on September 27, 1956 in Cornwall, NY to Edward and Rose Williams. She was the fifth child of eight. She grew up in Newburgh, and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy, then went on to receive her LPN certificate. Michele loved sports, her favorite teams were the NY Mets, NY Knicks, and NY Jets. She was a born-again Christian, and attended "Soul Saving Station COGIC." Michele is survived by two biological sons, Ryan Williams and Jaron Williams and his wife Jasmine. Michele and her best friend, Millicent Kilgore, opened their home in Newburgh to many boys and girls and raised them as her own. Michele moved to Michigan to be with the love of her life, Yvonne Sallie, and helped raise their four daughters. They continued an open foster home that provided a loving environment for many children in need. Michele is survived by her sisters, Patricia Myers and husband Billy Myers, Deborah Siltz, sister-in-law, Kathy Williams (wife of John); brothers, Edward Williams Jr. and wife Claire Williams, Michael Williams, Timothy Williams and wife Monica Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Giovanni Rivera, Nora Williams, Raylin Williams, Rylee Williams, Brayden Williams, Alana Williams, and Charlee Williams. She is predeceased by her siblings, John Williams and Nancy Gott.

           Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday, February 10 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, with a service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. - September 27, 1956 ~ January 19, 2023 - (camera shy)



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