Velma S. Williams, age 67, of Lula, GA passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017.

She enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, and loved "yard selling"; and also enjoyed reading and mystery TV.

Velma was the daughter of the late Andrew and Thelma Bruce Simonds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Williams; and son, Hulen Hawkins.

Velma is survived by her daughters, Crystel Holsey, Lula, GA, Patricia Bass, Loganville, GA, Melissa Hawkins Cleveland, GA; brother, AJ Simonds, Toccoa, GA; sisters, Kathleen Sullens, Dahlonega, GA, Ruby Hawkins, Cleveland, GA; grandchildren, Gage Holsey, Hunter Holsey, Kirsten Holsey, Cameron Freeman, Gary Dyer, Nichela Dyer, Kevin Dyer, Tequila Pope, Miranda McCormick, Michael McCormick; Nicolas Hawkins, Nicole Hawkins, and 7 great-grandchildren. Numerous other relatives also survive.

Memorial services for Velma are scheduled for 1 PM Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Friendship Baptist Church in Cleveland, GA.

Rev. Joey Pritchett will officiate.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net.

Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega, GA is in charge of the arrangements.