Roberta Dorothy (Hoag, Williams) Painter was born on April 17, 1928, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- great grandmother, friend, and neighbor passed away appropriately on her favorite day of the week, Sunday, March 15, 2020.
She was known for her generosity, baking, devotion to her family and friends, dedication to the United Methodist Church and performance of charitable work. Among other interest she volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the rescue squad, loved gardening (and sharing its bounty) and bird watching.
She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Rev. Roger W. Williams Sr and Rev. Robert C. Painter and her children, Mark I. Williams, Holly B. Seay and Peggy A. DeRaad. She is survived by her children, Roger W. Williams Jr., Jared A. Williams and Arlie R. Nelson. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
A private graveside service will be held at Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church Pennies from Heaven Fund, 4185 Buckley Hall Rd., Cobbs Creek, VA 23035. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews is assisting the family with the arrangements.