Ms. Catherine Dow Williams Wilcox, 75, a lifelong resident of Lake City, Florida passed away Monday evening, April 23, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was the daughter of the late Harry & Jewell (Milligan) Dow. She was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that enjoyed reading, working in the garden, swimming and everything outdoors. Her greatest love though, was to devote as much of her time to her family as she could, especially her grandchildren. She was a faithful member of Christ Central Ministries. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one great grandchild.
Survivors include her sons, Tommie Walford Williams (Edith) and Toney Michael Williams (Diane); daughter, Peggie Jane Williams (David); brother, Billy Dow (Marcia); sister, Voncile ""Vonnie"" Dow (Ronnie); 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and several other family & friends also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012 in the chapel of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Lonnie Johns and Pastor Bob Desanter officiating. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening, April 27, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida, 32025, (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of love and encouragement for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com