Lynette M. Williams

LYNETTE M. “ANN” WILLIAMS JUNE 10, 1957 ~ DECEMBER 22, 2025 Lynette Marie Williams was born on June 10, 1957 at the old Chester Hospital in Chester, Pennsylvania. She was the first of three children born to Willie Carl Williams and Doris Mary Adams-Williams. She would later welcome her younger siblings, Kevin and Janet. Lynette was affectionately called “Miss Ann” or “Ann” by the family. She was a lifelong resident of the city of Chester, but she attended school in Philadelphia and is an alumni of PSD, the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. PSD is a historic school founded in 1820, making it the third oldest of its kind in the United States. It provided a bilingual education in American Sign Language (ASL) and English for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. It also provided a comprehensive curriculum and continues this legacy today. Ann completed her courses and was awarded her diploma in 1977. After graduating, Ann transitioned to independence as an adult. She enjoyed commuting to work and making new friends. It makes us proud to know how smart and courageous she was to navigate the Philadelphia transit system by herself. This included taking a bus to 69th Street in Upper Darby daily, and then transferring to the El, which is Philly’s elevated rapid metro train line. That was not an easy feat. Miss Ann was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was baptized there. Her employment includes Elwyn Workshop of Philadelphia, PA, the Kevin Dugan Center of Elwyn, PA, and Elwyn Bridgewater OTC in Aston, PA. Ann was an avid collector of Coca Cola memorabilia. She had everything you could think of, like puzzles, bedding, a mini fridge, and even a ceiling fan just to name a few. If it said Coca Cola, she had it! Ann became her niece Janiah’s partner in crime. Once she became a toddler, Niah had Ann wrapped around her thumb and could get her to do anything she wanted. Whether it was good or bad, Ann was her accomplice. Ann also loved helping Niah in the kitchen, preparing meals and baking desserts. Watching cooking shows and game shows on TV were Ann’s favorite pastimes. She also loved being around family and attending family events. As a child, she enjoyed outings to the beach, dancing, riding bikes, and roller skating with her sister and cousins. She also loved board games. A favorite was pokeno. As an adult, she enjoyed traveling, jigsaw puzzles, and collecting more Coca Cola keepsakes. On December 22, 2025, Ann was called by God from her earthly journey. She was predeceased by her parents Willie C. and Doris Williams, and her nephew Carl Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted sister Janet D. Williams, dear brother Kevin C. Williams, and a special niece Janiah Lynette Garnett; also, nieces Ashley Johnson and Karla Williams, and nephews Kevin Johnson, Mychal Williams, Calvin Williams, Aaron Williams, and Stevan Williams. To God be the glory for His amazing grace and unwavering love of this daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Lynette M. Williams

June 10, 1957 - December 22, 2025