Gertie Williams

Gertie Phyllis Metz Williams, 70, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 peacefully in her home.

Phyllis was born January 15, 1952 in Mecklenburg County to the late James Metz and the late Maggie Jones Metz. She was also preceded in death by loving husband Henry Mack Williams; brothers and sisters, Richard Metz, Thomas Metz, Eddie Jones, Johnnie Metz, James Metz, Vickie Metz, Vivian Smith,  Artie Metz, Daisy (Willie) Ponds and Charles "Charlie Boy" Williams.

Phyllis was a very loving and giving person who cherished her family and was a true woman of God. She was a  fashionista and had a welcoming spirit that brought joy to everyone she met and will be missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Spirit & Truth United Church of Worship 100 Moss Springs Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm officiated by Pastor Darryl Medley. Burial will be at the Stanly Gardens of Memory at 2001 East Main St., Albemarle.

Survivors include daughter, Cynthia Metz of the home, sons, Anthony (Pamela) Metz of Albemarle, Brian Metz of the home, Michael (Pamela) Williams of Washington D.C., special son, Patrick Aubin, siblings, Dolphus (Sammie) Metz, Lillian Blackman, and James Williams, sister-in-laws, Berlyn Metz,  Sadie Knight, and Diane (Robert) Geters,  grandchildren, Dara, Isis, Johnnathan, Christopher, Iyanna, and Michael Jr., great-grandchid, Zara Christina, nephew; Charles E. Williams, very special nieces, Marilyn Metz and  Diane Metz, and special nephew Randy Ponds. A host of nephews and nieces.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital 2101 Rexford Rd #165W, Charlotte, NC 28211 .

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Williams family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com