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Thelma “Mable” Gordon Williams went to be with her heavenly Father on July 17, 2026, she was 93 years old. Mable had been a much loved resident of Fellowship Home’s Elms Memory Care in Valdosta, Georgia since October of 2024. Her family was by her side during her last few days and grateful for the care from Hospice of South Georgia during her stay at Fellowship and in her final hours.

Born in March of 1933, Mable grew up in Good Hope, Georgia. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1950. As a young woman she went to work for the local cotton mill. She soon moved from her hometown to the growing city of Atlanta and began working for Retail Credit, now known as Equifax.

She lived and worked in Atlanta for several years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta. It was at First Baptist that she met Loyd as they were leaving the balcony after a Sunday morning service. They were married at Braswell Baptist Church in May of 1965 and celebrated a total of 58 years of marriage.

The couple moved to Gwinnett County in the late 1960’s, their daughter was born, and Mable became a full-time homemaker. The new family of three joined the church that was just a “hop, a skip, and a jump” from their residence - Glover Baptist Church. Mable served faithfully at Glover as the 2nd Grade Sunday School teacher for many years. She always encouraged her young students to memorize scripture and to learn the books of the Bible. After the closing of Glover, Mable and Loyd were charter members of Rock Bridge Baptist Church.

Mable was a woman of prayer and faithfully prayed for her daughter and granddaughters. She was a dedicated mom and grandmother and will always be remembered for her layer cake with fudge icing. Later in life, Mable decided to get her real estate license and for a brief time was a realtor at Bob Wood Realty.

Mable was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd, in April of 2024. She was also preceded in death by her father, Armenious Felton Gordon; her mother, Drucilla Garrison Gordon; her oldest brother, Donald Gordon and youngest brother, Frank Gordon. Her younger sister, Marel Gordon Burrell is still living. Mable is survived by her daughter, Beth Williams Ford, wife of Jeff Ford. She is also survived by her two granddaughters, Mackenzie Ford Norman, wife of Caleb Norman and by Megan Ford. She also has many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Bill Head Funeral Home, Tucker Chapel on Tuesday, July 21. Visitation will be from 10 AM - 11 AM and the service will be at 11 AM. Dr. Greg Cruce will officiate. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 21st, 2026 at 3:00pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Lavonia, Georgia where Mable will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Loyd.

Online condolences may be left at www.BillHead Funeral Home.com

Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Home Liburn/Tucker Chapel (770)564-2726