Adelene Williams

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TROY Adelene Steed Williams, 89, of Troy, Ala., died Monday, June 11, 2012, at her home.Mrs. Williams was the Secretary Vice Commander of Tactical Air Command at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, a Graylady volunteer at an Army Hospital in Tokyo, Japan, actively involved in the Air Force Wife's Club and taught school for a number of years at Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Ala. She attended Montreat College in North Carolina and graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts degree.Mrs. Williams married her husband, James Williams, on November 19, 1949. She was heavily involved in the Troy community as a member of the Velma Carroll Circle, the Birthday Club, The Classics and was also a very good Bridge player. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was an avid supporter of Troy University.She is survived by her husband, U.S.A.F. Lt. Col. (Ret) James E. Williams, of Troy, Ala.; one daughter, Darda Ann Kerfeld (David), of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.; one sister, Thelma Betts Gwinn, of Maxton, N.C.; two brothers, Wiley Dockery Steed and Harold S. Steed, of Maxton N.C.; and one grandson, Michael S. Kerfeld, of Atlanta Ga.; numerous nieces and nephews.The family would like to especially acknowledge a special friend and caregiver, Mildred Hobbs as well as Cornelia Coleman, Jean Thompson, Dorothy Green and Patricia Morris. A memorial service for Mrs. Williams will be at the First United Methodist Church in Troy, today at 2 p.m., with Rev. David McVay officiating.Graveside services will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery, in Maxton, N.C. on Saturday, June 16, at 3 p.m. with Dr. Robert S. Dendy officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Alacare Hospice or to the First United Methodist Church in Troy, Ala.Friends can sign the guest book at www.greenhillsfuneralhome.net. Green Hills Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Adelene Williams.

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