[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1256-E1257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN REMEMBRANCE OF MRS. CARRIE SUE WILLIAMS

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2009

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor Mrs. 
Carrie Sue Williams, who passed away on May 6, 2009, at the age of 
seventy-seven. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this fine 
woman.
  Mrs. Williams was born Carrie Sue Martin on August 19, 1931, in 
Summit, Mississippi to Sam and Florence Martin. She was the eighth of 
nine children the Martins would have.
  A woman of faith and quiet strength, Mrs. Williams' father passed 
away when she was young and she would often credit her mother's 
demeanor and ability to stay focused while raising nine with making a 
huge impact on her life.
  United in holy matrimony on November 22, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, 
Carrie Sue and Pastor Ephraim Williams stood by each other's side for 
more than 55 years. They have been blessed with two children, Gwendolyn 
Sue and Ephraim Jr., four grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
  Affectionately known as ``Sister Sue,'' Mrs. Williams was a life long 
student devoted to God. During her studies, she attended Conroe Normal 
Industrial College, Andrews Bible College, and The Golden Gate Southern 
Baptist Extension. She graduated from the Southern Baptist Seminary 
Extension and the National Baptist Convention Certificate of Progress 
Program.
  Additionally, Mrs. Williams undertook two years of pastoral training 
from local seminaries in Sacramento. She regularly attended conferences 
and seminars in religious programs, and completed enough hours of 
college level education to have earned her two master's degrees.
  Always the devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Williams believed strongly 
that she had been called to be a pastor's wife, and defined her role as 
supporting her husband fully and being available for his needs.
  Being devoted to her husband and his work as a pastor at St. Paul's 
Missionary Baptist Church, Mrs. Williams traveled extensively

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with him on church duties throughout the country and world. Their 
travels took them to 32 States and countries in Africa, Europe, and the 
Middle East.
  Madam Speaker, I hereby recognize and honor Mrs. Carrie Sue Williams 
for her life of service and dedication to her family, friends, and 
community. Mrs. Williams was a cheerful and loving woman who reached 
out to those in need and practiced what she believed in every day. She 
will be greatly missed.

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