Naomi Williams

Naomi Williams, age 93 of Sweeden, traded her earthly tabernacle for one not made with hands on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Edmonson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Edmonson County native was born November 13, 1931, to the late Everett and Nancy “Mama Nannie” Conway Wilkins. 

For many years, Naomi served as an office administrator with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services, where she was a caring advocate for those in need. Yet, beyond her professional accomplishments, it was her deep-rooted faith and profound love for her heritage that truly defined her. As the oldest member of Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church, Naomi was a pillar of strength for her church and family. She will often be remembered for her devout Christian values, her strong belief in the power of prayer, and her angelic voice singing spiritual hymns such as "Child of the King" and "Hallelujah What a Morning” with her precious sisters. 

Naomi fulfilled many roles, but she was most proud of being a mother, Mamaw Am, M, and Aunt Oma to those she treasured most. Countless memories were made during family gatherings, where stories and laughter were shared, songs were sung and inevitably, the family bowed to pray. 

She leaves to honor her memory— her son and daughter-in-law, Edd and Sherry Williams of Sweeden; beloved grandchildren, Jonathan Williams (Whitney) and Jessica Madison (Travis) all of Brownsville; great-grandchildren, Cariann, Camden, Catherine and Chloe Williams and Ella and Emory Madison; nephews and niece, Jerry Patton (Marilyn), Sam Shaw (Barbara), Steve Patton (Jeanne) and Kathy Wahman, along with her great nephews, nieces and extended family members that will forever carry her memory in their hearts. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her best friends, her sisters and their husbands, Frankie and Virgil Shaw, Nola Patton and Wanda and Robert “Pop” Mason; nephew, Donnie Wahman, and great-great nephew, Braeden Combs. 

The interment will be in Sweeden Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Sweeden Church Cemetery Fund, c/o John Stewart, P.O. Box 122, Sweeden, KY 42285.

VISITATION

2—7 PM, Saturday, March 1, 2025

Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10 AM—2 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2025

Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE

2 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2025

Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church

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