Lena Bell Williams' Obituary
Lena Bell Williams passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours on February 20, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1932 to the parentage of the late Perry and Zeffie “Telasca” Fitzgerald, as the second eldest daughter..
As a youth she attended her family church, Promise Land CME in Canton, Tx. Similar to her late baby sister, Louise Pruitt, Lena was educated in the Wynne Elementary School, after finishing in the Red Land School system. She graduated from Cartwright High School in Wills Point, Tx and then attended Wayne School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois. However, upon returning to Texas she was denied the use of her nursing license, and later became a nursing aide at Parkland Hospital.
After moving to Dallas, Tx she joined Macedonia Baptist Church in 1958 where she served as Missionary President as well as on the church board of trustees. Lena continued to grow her love of plants and flowers by participating in the Bud and Bloom Garden Club at church as well. She was a sought after house manager and beloved caregiver. After marrying Leon Williams in 1966, she began to spend the majority of her time focusing on her philanthropic endeavors. True to her giving nature, the remainder of her life was filled with supporting various organizations such as the Kidney Foundation and organizations committed to finding a cure for cancer (in memory of her late husband). She was an Eastern Star for many years and a member of the Mary Elizabeth Grand Chapter O. E. S. Of Texas Inc. working under the jurisdiction of St. Matthew Grand Lodge A.F.A.M of Texas Inc. She served as Grand Matron and Deputy Grand Matron during her illustrious tenure.
Aunt Lena was preceded in death by her parents, late husband Leon Williams, her siblings Walter Fitzgerald, Rudolph “Tinker” Fitzgerald, Jessie Fitzgerald, June Fitzgerald, and exactly eight days prior, her baby sister, Louise Pruitt. Aunt Lena was the best big sister and she maintained that title until the very end.
Left to carry on her legacy are her nieces and nephews: the late William “Butch” Fitzgerald (Annetta), Anthony Fitzgerald (Debbie), Vanessa Scott, Yvette Shaw, and Zeffie Pruitt. Great nieces and nephews: Annacua Durham (Jermaine), April Scott, Anthony “Tony” Hall, Trerod Hall, LaPiyah Fitzgerald, Michael Scott, Jessica Pruitt, Greg Scott, Nicholas Pruitt, and Maya Pruitt. Beloved God Children: Randy Johnson and Mary Lynn Lewis. The Children Of Her Heart: Tricia May, Kathy Drake, and Dyrike Shaw. In addition to a host of great great and great great great nieces and nephews.
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