Virginia R. Williams
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Virginia R. Williams

  • February 12, 1937 - October 21, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Such a great loss of an intelligent and gifted person. Bish thinking of you and your three great children. ”
1 of 21 | Posted by: max goolsby - little rock, AR

“Beth, I was sorry to hear your mother passed away. What a wonderful tribute to her life and her passion for gardening you and your family have...Read More » ”
2 of 21 | Posted by: Janie Kehler - Conway, AR

“Bish My thoughts are with you BeBe ”
3 of 21 | Posted by: BeBe Deal - Little Rock, AR

“Helon and Beth So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My prayer for your families will be for peace, comfort and healing to come swiftly...Read More » ”
4 of 21 | Posted by: Vickie Buckner - Conway, AR

“Dear Beth, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was beautiful as was the video. We never seem old enough to loose a parent,...Read More » ”
5 of 21 | Posted by: Cindy Beavers - Little Rock

“From the graduating class of Lakeside High School 1955 Our hearts are sadden at the loss of one of our classmates. Charlie Hall Sue ...Read More » ”
6 of 21 | Posted by: Charlie Hall - Hot Springs, AR

“Helon - wanted you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom will be dearly missed but know she will be with you always. ...Read More » ”
7 of 21 | Posted by: Beth Saad - Little Rock, AR

“Bish, Helon, Beth and Bill, Hearts and prayers are with you. Ginny was truly an amazing person. ”
8 of 21 | Posted by: Dennis Black - Mount Pleasant, SC

“Virginia was like a second mother to me. She helped through a difficult time last year when my mother was very ill and after her death. I loved to...Read More » ”
9 of 21 | Posted by: Sandy Schwartz

“Helon, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Carolyn ”
10 of 21 | Posted by: Carolyn Wyse - Little Rock, AR

“Grainger & Family, We are sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. ”
11 of 21 | Posted by: Harold and Jessie Secrease - AR

“Helon, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in your family. May God's peace and comfort be with you all. Brenda Smith ”
12 of 21 | Posted by: Brenda Smith - Little Rock, AR

“Beth, Katie, Will and Williams Family, We were deeply saddened by the passing of Virginia. We have so many fond memories shared with her and the...Read More » ”
13 of 21 | Posted by: Carolyn J. Yandell - Conway, AR

“Bish and Helon and Family, I am so saddened to learn of Virginia's passing. You are all in my prayes for comfort and strength at this time. Ms....Read More » ”
14 of 21 | Posted by: Rita O'Kelley - Little Rock

“Helon - I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kaye Kreth ”
15 of 21 | Posted by: Kaye Kreth

“So Sorry for your loss. ”
16 of 21 | Posted by: Leslie Shofner - Damascus, AR

“You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jill Spradlin ”
17 of 21 | Posted by: Jill Spradlin - Little Rock, AR

“Virginia was one of a kind! She will be sorely missed, but her legacy will endure. ”
18 of 21 | Posted by: Ellen Gray - Little Rock, AR

“Helon, I'm sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers!! Phillip ”
19 of 21 | Posted by: Phillip Montalvo - benton, AR

“Virginia humiliated me in Scrabble games and was my most irreverent lunch companion. She will be missed every Sunday and between. ”
20 of 21 | Posted by: Marlena - friend

“You are in our hearts and prayers. ”
21 of 21 | Posted by: Tim and Ida Simpson - Vilonia, AR


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Our lives and our gardens will never be the same. On Friday, October 21, 2011, our most loved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, Virginia R. Williams, passed away in the evening due to complications recovering from surgery.

Married 53 years this May, to E. Grainger "Bish" Williams II and Mother to three children: Helon Quiggins, Beth Yandell, Bill Williams, Virginia will always be remembered as a powerful woman and loving person. She was sister to Betty Markle (deceased), Kathleen Black, Wanda Holden, Lois Ann White and Grandmother to Sean, Robin, Shelby, Katie, Will, Jenna (deceased), Ben, Sam and Caroline. She was also a great friend to many who will miss her.

Before retiring in 1987, Virginia worked as an attorney at Davidson, Horne & Hollingsworth. Virginia attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in 1983 where she served as Assistant Research Editor for the UALR Law Journal, after graduating from University of Arkansas at Little Rock magna cum laude in 1980. Virginia was honored as an outstanding graduate in Political Science and Criminal Justice and received numerous honors and awards including Best Student Writing in 1980-81.

In 1978 and 1979, Virginia was a member of the Supervisory Board of the Arkansas Crime Commission. She was co-chair of ERA Arkansas for four years, beginning 1974. She also spent 10 years working on various councils and commissions for the advancement and welfare of women.

A devoted churchperson, Virginia attended Unitarian Universalist Church in Little Rock, spending a short time as President, eventually leaving to explore avenues of independent religious studies while maintaining strong ties to Unitarianism.

Virginia was respected for her ability to take on difficult circumstances and achieve success. Virginia was also an extremely talented oil painter and an even more talented and respected landscape designer and gardener. She will be deeply missed in our gardens and in our hearts.

Visitation will be Monday, October 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth with Revs. Barbara and John Kilgore officiating.