Esther Bell Williams

August 23, 1936 - March 06, 2026

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Obituary for Esther Bell Williams

Esther Bell Williams passed away on March 6, 2026. She was 89 years old.

Esther Bell Williams was born on August 23, 1936 in Andalusia Alabama to the late Melvin and Mollie Butler. She was the first born, growing up in the segregated South. Esther received her education in the South where she earned the title Queen of her High School. She had the privilege of riding on a float in the High School Parade.

At seventeen she met the love of her life, Clarence Williams, they married and out of that marriage four wonderful children were born; Tony “Anthony” Williams, Jacqueline Ann Williams, Scotty Lynn Williams and Clarence Williams, Jr.

Esther was known for her stylish fashion, her beauty and her cooking. Everyone loved Esther, she had that knock out beauty that would stop traffic anywhere. We all love you, Esther. Esther is preceded in death by her mother Mollie Butler, father Melvin Butler, sister Thelma Butler, brothers Joseph Butler and Allen Butler.

She leaves to cherish Patricia Rogers, Fred Rogers and Kenneth Butler and Rochelle Butler. Grandchildren Jaquay Parks, Candi, Dion, Raheem, Taji, Rasya, Theodore, Isiah, Jeremiah and Anari. Great grandchildren; Amari, Aaliyah, Aujah, London, Nila, Taraj, Trace, Lavender, Isabella, Alana, Chianni, Jaylin, Jameson and Julene. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews who she loved unconditionally and they loved her the same.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 16th at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER - LOWER MILLS at 12:00 pm. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery, ROSLINDALE. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 16th at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER - LOWER MILLS from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm prior to the service.

Services

16 Mar

Public Viewing

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
16 Mar

Funeral Service

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
16 Mar

Burial

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Oak Lawn Cemetery 427 Cummins Highway Boston, MA 02131 Get Directions »
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    Geoffrey Lance Jenkins planted 5 trees in memory of Esther Bell Williams . - March 16, 2026

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  • March 21, 2026

    Alfred Andrews

    Well due to geographical differences our contact was very limited. But the couple of visits from N.Y. to Boston was always great and pleasant ,ESPECIALLY the Lasagna she cooked for me and it was too good to share with anyone else!!! A Beautiful Aunt I must say and surely missed by other family members.... Love... Alfred Andrews JR.. aka( TOPPER ) 3/21/26 Rochester NY

  • March 16, 2026

    Geoffrey Lance Jenkins

    My deepest condolences to the Williams Family, Mrs Williams always made me feel right at home when I visited waiting on Clarence, she would always ask me if I wanted something to eat and how's my wife Paulette doing? I going to miss her kindness and conversations!

  • March 15, 2026

    Eric N. Parks

    Our deepest condolences to Tony and the Williams family at Large. Praying God will strengthen and keep you all at this time. ERIC PARKS Atlanta Ga.

  • March 14, 2026

    Bobby & Valerie Woumn

    Our Sincerest Condolences To The Williams Family & Friend. Esther Is a Great Friend Of My Mom. She Will Be Truly Missed. Ti God Be The Glory Rest In Paradise Beautiful Esther. Love Forever Bobby Jr. Valerie & Lillie Woumn.

  • March 13, 2026

    Jaquay N. Parks

    I just found out about my Nana today and my heart is so broken. You treated all of us, your grandchildren, like royalty and you always made sure we were fed whether we were hungry or not. Thank you for always having positive things to say about me from the moment I walked through the door until the moment I left. If I didn't know anything else, I knew my Nana loved me! And nobody could tell me I was ugly because you always made sure I knew that I was beautiful. Though you didn't know it, I was calling to check on you through my Father. I had to call and check on him too because I know just how much he loves you. I don't even want to see him hurt from losing you. He let me know a few times that your time was coming, but still, hearing the news made my heart immediately drop and I'm just sad now. You've been on this earth my whole life and it doesn't ever seem like that will change, until it actually does. I can hear your voice right now, asking me multiple times if I want something to eat. I tell you no each time and then you make me a full course meal anyway plus dessert, plus some to take home lol. I ruined my diet every time I came to your house (laughs) but that's ok because I know that was your way of showing that you loved me. Everything made from scratch. You were the best cook in the entire world hands down and the best Nana. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Though I am out of state it was not too far for our love to reach one another. I'm in tears now as I write because all of the memories are flooding back. You were beautiful inside and out and you will never, ever, ever be forgotten. There was never a moment that I didn't feel like a treasured jewel when I was with you. I thank God for blessing me to be your grandchild. I love you always and forever. Your granddaughter, Jaquay Nkenge' Parks

  • March 11, 2026

    Raheem Williams

    Nana I love you so much. I'm gonna miss you so much my heart hurts so bad!