Funeral service for Mrs. Clarinda Melvina Williams-Higgs, 99 of Aberdeen Way, South Bahamia, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Turks and Cacios Islands will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 10:00 am. at Church of God Temple, Peach Tree Street, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev. Rudolph K. Roberts assisted by Minister Wayne Carey and other Ministers of the Gospel. Internment will follow in the Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. She is survived by her daughters: Vernice Williams (Griffith) Jena Major and Charlotte Armbrister (John); son: George Williams (Margaretta); grandchildren: Laverne Wilson (Ricardo “Rex”), Danny Williams (Kaylaundra). Harley Simmons, Edward (Diethra), Sandra, Tianna, Carl, Sheru Williams, Fiona Cooper (Jason), Johjane, Jecholiah Braynen, Jonell Cox, Patrice Lawrence (Gary), Devon, Deon Armbrister, Harry (Charmaine), Roger, George Jr., Jerry Williams (Deidre) and Bethsheba Clarke; great grandchildren: R-N Shanae Bethel-Butler (Apostle Leroy), Ricardo Jr., Rickia Wilson, Jasmine Jones (Terrence), Jaystina, Jayden Jamilah, Jamiah Cooper, Keyandra Anderson, Ricardo Paul (Tabitha), Shanilah Johnon, Dra’vya Cox, Si’annah Armbrister, Gabriella, Garvin, Gary Lawrence, Genesis Barnett, Keith Rose, Chantique, Daron Williams, Edward Jr., Shante, Hezekiah Williams, Stephanie Sherman (Trevor), Wadney Simmons, Shakealia, Shiann, Shania Williams, Antonio Morrison, Tray’veon and Tyree Grant, Dan nya and Avia Williams, Christopher and Matthew Clarke, Atrayu, Asia, Ashanti, Genesha, Camille, Jeremiah and Roger Williams Jr., Brentton and Rakeisha Wilson, and Neshann Saunders; great-great grandchildren: Amira Jones, A’zaria Russell, Trenton, Trinity Sherman, Promise, Peytan Doe, Jeremiah Williams, Casidi, Cali McClendon, Amelia Grace Smith, Rayah Bullard, Kayleigh and Kayarie Saunders; adopted children: Denise Bevans, Pastor Wayne Carey (Genice), Joy Wilson, Carla Tumquest, Letiann Brown, Rayneal, Stacy, Kenny Minus, Jay Handfield, Bonnielynn Coakley, Karen Missick, Lela Lightbourn, Matred Gardiner, sister: Irene Cleare; godchild: Sean Ferguson; nieces: Mila Cox, Beatrice Campbell, Ivy Bastian, Kennis Forbes, Aditha Forbes, Claudina Phillips and Hazel Williams; nephews: Albert Gray, Christopher Smith and Norman Cleare; extended family: John Braynen Pastor Rudolph and Lady Enid Roberts and Family, Maud Ferguson and family. Marie Gardiner and family, Alice Minus and family, Ricardo Jones, Mary Fynes and family. Vanria Cox and family, Penal, Patricia, Patrice Wilson and family. Helen Tillach and family, Sheina Rebuke and family, Rubliee Morley, Ethel Lightbourn, Nicola Charlton, Beverly Cooper and family, Laverne Lowe and family. Shirley Lowe and family. Carlton Higgs and family, Pastor Jeffery Delevaux and family, Jane Williams and family, Whitlean Forbes, Keiller Grant and family, Gretten and Carrie Gray and family, Mike, Randol and Scottie Gray, Patsylee Smith and family, Elaine Robinson and Family. Stephanie Cefort and family, Gloria Hendfield and family, Leo Missick and family. Sheila Capron and family. Loma Gray and family, Paula Ward and family and a host of other relatives and friends including: The Wholeman Christian Center Church family, Pastor Karol Roach and the Members at New Horizon Church, Emerald Rahming and family, Margurette and Troy Sweeting, management and staff at Western Air, special thanks: Dr. Winston Forbes, Doctors, Nurses and Supporting Staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Especially Nurse Saunders and Nurse Laura Bethel, management and staff at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium, Rex Rolle and family, Ferguson family. Patsylee Smith and family. Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 am. to 6:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 8:30a.m. until service time.
