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Verna M. Williams, 91

Verna M. Williams, 91, formerly residing at the Magnolias of Lancaster, died Wednesday at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

Born in Bart Twp. and a former resident of Strasburg, Verna was the daughter of the late Samuel and Blanche Baughman Gregg. She was the wife of the late J. Chester Williams, who died in 1993.

She had worked for the Exide Battery Co. of Lampeter for over 30 years, retiring in 1977.

She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Strasburg.

She is survived by a daughter: Phyllis W.  married to Thomas S. Ruoss of Lancaster; a son, Melvin W.  married to Sally Williams of Lancaster, 3 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a brother, Myles, husband of IdaBelle Gregg of Gap.

She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Malcolm, Samuel and Clarence Gregg.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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