Beatrice Biggerstaff Williams

Beatrice Biggerstaff Williams, 90, of Morganton, NC passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 5, 2020.  Born April 9, 1929 in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Paul Cole Biggerstaff and Ruth Lee Houk Biggerstaff.

Mrs. Williams was a loving mother, sister, and fantastic grandmother to her granddaughters.  She was known by her siblings as “Sis.”  Mrs. Williams retired from Burke County Board of Elections and was a member of First Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Isaac Williams; son, Samuel Alexander “Sammy” Williams; brother, Lawrence Biggerstaff; and sisters, Tina Clontz and Betty Causby.

Those surviving include her son, Jeffrey Paul Williams; granddaughters, Melissa Clark (Jeff), Beth Siegel (Thomas), Katie Williams, and Cassidy Williams; step-granddaughters, Sharon Ghebali and Tracey McGinnis; and great-grandchildren, Nola Siegel, Gracie Clark, Mattie Clark, and Jackson Clark.  She is also survived by sisters, Bertha Bradshaw, Brenda Kemp, Barbara Wise, and Becky Ligon; brothers, Tom Biggerstaff, Larry “Puff” Biggerstaff, and Randy Biggerstaff; and many nephews and nieces.

Mrs. Williams will lie in state from 1 – 3 p.m., Thursday, April 9 at Sossoman Funeral Home.  The family will have a private service at a later date.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.