Bernestine Williams Lawal

Bernestine Williams Lawal obituary, Millersville, MD

Bernestine Williams Lawal

Bernestine Lawal Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Maryland Cremation Services from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2025.

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Bernestine Williams Lawal of Clinton, Maryland died June 23, 2025 after a brief hospital stay. Born in Willson, North Carolina on October 15th, 1954, Tine,Teeny or Tee as she was affectionately known, was the beloved daughter of the late Deacon Jasper and Margie (Monk) Williams
At age 11 the family moved to Connecticut where Tine was educated in the New Haven school system. She gave her life to Christ at an early age at Little Rock Baptist Church and was a member of Community of Hope AME Church until her illness.
She is survived by her loving and devoted children Michael Lee Williams Sr (Erika) and Errica S.Williams, both of Clinton, Maryland; her dear brother Donnie Williams of Richmond, VA; her grandchildren Donniell Williams Jr of Richmond VA, and Michael Williams Jr of Clinton,MD,great-granddaughter Jaliah Williams of Richmond, VA; her bonus son Curtis Plater of Clinton,,MD and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who will forever love and cherish her memory.
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