Daphne Williamson's Obituary
Daphne Sellers Williamson, 93, long time Memphis resident, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family in Sherwood, AR, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Born in Steele, MO, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noel Williamson and her sister, Maxine Wells.
She spent her later years exploring Arkansas and singing in local churches with her dear friend, Jim West, and enjoyed visits with her close friend, Tedd Johnson.
Survivors include her sister, LaJane Bunn (Harold) and her brother, Al (Sonny) Woodhouse, both of Corinth, MS, her daughters, Lynda Wilcox of North Little Rock, AR, and Lisa Sellers of Summerville, SC, her step son, Mark Williamson of Memphis, and her four grandchildren, Dawn Likens (Steve) of Memphis, Sheryl Hurt (Jeff) of Sherwood, AR, Andrew Wilcox (Alex) of Little Rock, AR, and Cari Gardner (Luke) of North Little Rock, AR.
As the matriarch of six generations, she also leaves 7 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, and 2 great great great grandchildren.
Graveside gathering will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Av, Memphis, TN, at noon on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
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