Fatmata Yadicon Kondato Wiiliams, née Jawara, aka Atata, was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone on June 25, 1944. She was the first born of the late Alpha Yaya Jawara and Agnes Jawara Smart, née During. Eldest of eight Jawara-Smart children, at six months, her uncle & aunt, Alex & Zainabu Kamara became her guardians, probably because her parents’ business in the Gambia required frequent treacherous travel by sea to & from the Gambia. At their home, she joined an entourage of children including her ‘twin’, Jenner Alusine, a newborn & his older Kamara siblings, the Kamara’s, Hatibs, Deens, & others who rotated through the Kamara household through the years. Her brother Osman & sister Zain would eventually join them. Born a moslem, Fatmata grew up & was later baptized and confirmed a Christian as her mother at King Memorial EUB now United Methodist Church, Regent Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone. She also adopted her mother’s name, Agnes.

Agnes attended the St. Joseph’s Convent Elementary School at Rawdon Street, Freetown, then high school at the Harford School for Girls, an EUB, now UMC boarding school, in Moyamba, Sierra Leone. After graduation from high school, she worked at the Freetown Municipal Council before proceeding to Washington, DC, USA in 1969. In DC, she enrolled in & completed a Secretarial course at Temple Business School. During that time she supported herself by working for many years at the Hot Shoppe which was part of the Marriott Corporation. An assiduous worker, her diligence was rewarded by several promotions.

In August, 1972, Agnes relocated to San Diego, California to join her cousin-sister Erna Kamara McKinney who had just lost her husband, Lt Clemmie McKinney in Vietnam. Along with her cousin-sister Yvette with whom she had travelled to California & her aunt-mother, Zainabu aka Mama-aun’ Zain who had preceded them there, they provided companionship & solace for Erna & her three daughters, one of whom was born soon after their father’s demise. In December, Erna & children accompanied Mama-aun’ Zain to Sierra Leone. Agnes & Yvette remained in, and were custodians of their home until their return six months later. During that time, Agnes registered in night classes to continue her education and worked at several jobs.

In 1974, Agnes relocated to Los Angeles, where she joined her cousin-twin Alusine (affectionately known as Alu), cousin Ahmed Ajami & nephew Victor Lewis. While in Los Angeles, she met and married her beloved husband, Curtis Williams. Their union was blessed with two children, Yayah and Abayomi.

Agnes began her professional journey working for Brinks before going on to serve for many years at the Simotomo bank. Her dedication, diligence, and strong work ethic quickly set her apart, earning her the role of lead worker, where she played an instrumental part in training new employees and supporting her colleagues.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Agnes had a deep passion for helping people from all walks of life. Her servant’s heart was evident in the many ways she gave her time and energy to others. She proudly served as a volunteer during the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and later continued her commitment to her community by volunteering with the Torrance Unified School System in 1987. Whether through formal service or simple acts of kindness, Agnes was always willing to lend a helping hand and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

In 1988, Agnes relocated to Boston with her sons, where they lived with her brothers, Kule and Reggie. Through her hard work, dedication, and strong skillset, she was hired by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston that same year, where she faithfully served until her retirement in 2006. In 1989, she settled in Quincy, Massachusetts, where she devoted herself to raising her children while continuing to work nights and pursue her education. Her perseverance led her to proudly earn her degree from Quincy College in 1997.

Even after leaving Los Angeles, Agnes never wavered in her passion for helping others. She continued to give back to her community by volunteering regularly with the City of Quincy’s Food Bank program. She was also a devoted and active member of Quincy United Methodist Church, where her faith continued to guide her life. In addition, she was a proud and engaged member of the North America Mandingo Association (NAMA), maintaining strong ties to her cultural roots and community.

During this season of her life, Agnes experienced some of her greatest joys. She became a grandmother in 2006 and later a beloved mother-in-law in 2008, embracing these roles with the same love, care, and devotion that defined her life. She cherished her family deeply and found immense happiness in watching it grow.

In her later years, Agnes continued to embody the same spirit of generosity, compassion, and strength that defined her life. She remained a source of wisdom, love, and guidance to her family and all who knew her. Her presence brought comfort, her words brought encouragement, and her actions reflected a life rooted in faith, service, and unwavering love.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Williams, parents, Alpha Yaya Jawara & Agnes Jawara Smart, née During, Step-mother, Iye Jawara, uncle, Cyril Williams, brothers, OsmanJawara, Ing,, Claude & Abayomi Jawara, Willie-Dan & Adekule Smart, sister, Fannie Jawara, mother-aunts, Zainabu Kamara & Eula Hatib, as well as by cousin-siblings Muriel Kamara Gidado, Erna Kamara McKinney, Alex Bai Kamara, Ing, Jenner Alusine Kamara, aka Alu, Dr. Clifford Wurie Kamara, Victoria Moro Lewis Pearce, Dr. Kade Kamara Magona, Danke Koroma, Kade Massalay, cousin, Ahmed Ajami, cousins-in-law Lt. Clemie McKinney and Dr. Robert Thomas & nephew, Victor Lewis.

She is survived by her children, Yayah & Abayomi Wiiliams, daughter-in-law, Dr. Kimberley Williams, grandchildren, Sakeena, Curtis & Frankie, sisters, Hannah Jawara of Freetown, Zain Smart Walker of UK, brother, Reginald Smart of USA, sisters-in-law Maimunatu Mahdi Jawara & Fatoumata Dada Koureissi, brother-in-law, Andrew Walker, cousin, Hannah Williams, cousin-sisters, Yvette Balkisue Kamara Stuart, Saphie Hatib Secka, Ilara Hatib Thomas, Fatmata Koroma, Marie Conteh, Adama Bomporo Wurie, Dr. Sean Patrick Denny, & Uncle George Hotoba During (UK).

Nephews & nieces include Farah, Yaya, Agnes & Agneta Jawara, Regina and Agnes Smart, Rachel, Ralph, Davidson and Douda William Okrafor Smart, Zaina bu, Diadje and Daniel Smart, Eudora Smith, Osman Conteh, Saphie Wiiliams, Kumba Bona, former First Lady, Sia Koroma, Aminu Gidado, Haja Dr. Zain Mustapha, Eula Kamara, Zain McKinney Oke, Eula McKinney Ramroop, Atu McKinney Fields, Alex Kamara, Saweda Kamara, Mamakoh, Dr. Sheku Magona, Maheni John, Miatta & Bakie Thomas, Nenneh Kebe, Osman, Eula & Hatib Secka, Bomposeh Stuart, Dr. Anna Stuart McCall, Kade Stuart, Kolya, Katya, Clifford & Alexander Kamara, Miriam Conteh-Morgan, Arthur, Amadu & Justice Massally, Kumba, Deedee & Finda Koroma, Assie Kamara, Kumba Bona, June Pearce Scarbough, Oreh Pearce Stober, Philippe Zollner, Princess & Doris Campbell, Danke Wurie, Sharron Robinson, Oliver Williams Jr, David Williams Sr, Steven Williams, Jill Thomas (McKeever), Brent Robinson.

Relatives & close friends include the extended Jawarà, Williams of Sierra Leone, Abayomi Cole, Hotoba During, Smart, Kamara, Hatib, Deen, Tejan-Sie, Wurie, Abdullah, Pearce, Gulama & Keister families, Dr Frances Bakarr, Donna, Frankie and Tara Lewis, friends and members of the Massachusetts NAMA such as: Alphonso Peters, Umaru Bawoh, Seray Cuthbertson, Barbara Macauley, Yvonne Wellington, Lucy Bangura, Isatu Fullah, Admira Thomas as well as the members of her beloved Quincy Community United Methodist Church (QCUMC): such as Rev. Dr. Jarek-Glidden and Rev. Shim, Nancy, Yvonne, Alice, Janet, Julie (her birthday twin), and many others.

Agnes Williams was a beloved member of her community and a proud representative of African culture in America. Her kindness was known by everyone she met, as she was quick to help all in need. Her love will be missed by all who knew her.

May her soul rest in peace.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Quincy Community United Methodist Church, 40 Beale Street, Quincy, MA 02170. Family and friends invited. Visiting hours will be held at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday May 1, 2026 from 4-8 PM. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.