Deborah Annette Williams

Deborah Annette Thompson Williams, affectionately known as “ Boozy and/or Debbie”, was the daughter of Amos Thompson, Sr. and Louise Strickland Thompson Green who preceded her in death. Her mother later married her stepfather Joseph Green, Sr. who also precedes her in death. She was born on July 14, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. She passed this life unexpectedly on June 20, 2002. Debbie started school at #139 in Baltimore City, and went on to graduate from Carver High School. Later, as a young woman she attended the Community college of Baltimore and received an AA degree in Human Services, in 1975. During those early years, Debbie met and married her husband of 27 years, Paul Williams. She worked hard with the VISTA program in Community Outreach, and then went on to work at the Legal Aid Bureau in Baltimore City as a legal assistant. All the while she continued to go to school, and with Paul by her side, raised their three children Jerome, John, and Valerie. She received a BA degree in Social Work from Antioch College in 1976 and an MS degree in Criminal Justice from Coppin State College in 1989. Her pursuit of education continued at Howard University and Temple University where she earned credits towards a Ph.D. At the time of her passing she was planning to return and complete her studies. Debbie worked for the State of Maryland Division of Parole and Probation from 1979 until her unexpected death. During her 23 years of service with the Division of Parole and Probation, she worked to better the community and society, by working in specialized units such as Alternative Sentencing and Domestic Violence in Baltimore City. Some of her major accomplishments include working as House Supervisor with Volunteers of America 1989, and with the Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease in 1991. She was anAdjunct professor at Coppin State College, and Assistant Director for the Area Players Project/Summer Program at Coppin State College, in 1996. She was a woman who loved to cook, and boy could she cook! She loved trying new recipes and using new cooking “gadgets”. She enjoyed good cakes and soul food, and there was always a place for you at her table. To say she loved to travel is and understatement. She and Paul and Valerie went everywhere together: Hawaii, Jamaica, Mexico, Virgin Island, Las Vegas, and (her favorite place, where she would always win). In July they were leaving for Paris, France, her passport just came in the mail. Debbie made numerous friends wherever she went and will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew her. She was always a true friend and devoted to her family. Debbie leaves to mourn: her husband, Paul Williams; two sons, Jerome, and John; one daughter, Valerie; five grandchildren, Jerome, Jr., Bradley, Tiaira, TiAndre, and Brandon; one sister, Sharon Green; two brothers who preceded her in death Amos Thompson, Jr. and Joseph Green, Jr.; her beloved Aunt and Uncle Dorothy and Robert Ingram; four brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; and a host of other in-laws, cousins, friends, and co-workers.

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Deborah Annette Williams

July 14, 1939 - June 20, 2002