Vera Williams

Vera P. Williams, 78, of Boulder City, passed away August 11, 2011, after a courageous battle with C.O.P.D. She was born March 17, 1933, in Newfoundland, Canada. She had resided in Boulder City for 26 years, moving here with her husband from Atlantic City, N.J. after his retirement from Civil Service Work with the Federal Aviation Administration. Vera was a homemaker and the most caring family person one could ever meet. Although her primary purpose in life was caring for her family she worked much of her life in restaurants including a time for the US Military Forces in Newfoundland Canada. No matter what difficulties or obstacles life presented the welfare and safety of her family was always first and foremost on her mind. Before she became too ill she enjoyed playing bingo and slot machines in the local casinos. She attended St. Christopher's Church in Boulder City.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Harold H. Williams, sons Henry G. Clarke (Raquel) of Manitouwadge,Ontario,Canada and Graham S. Clarke (Dee Rae) and daughter Bonita M. Clarke of Henderson, NV., Stepson Curtis R. Williams (Delores) and family of Bellville, Ill. Grand children, Sacha Del Valle (Robert), Jordan Clarke, Taylor Clarke and Vera Anne Clarke, siblings Joyce Hynes(Thomas) & Paul Earle (Edith) of Newfoundland Canada, brother Frederick Earle (Dale) of Henderson, NV. Sister Cynthia Cortopassi of New Jersey, brother -in- law Chester D. Williams (Barbara) of Corpus Christi, TX and sisters-in-laws Carolyn Hartsfield (H.R.) of Damascus, AR and Florence Williams of North Little Rock, AR and a large selection of nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Canada. She was predeceased by parents Henry Tucker and Jessie Hempson and Brother John R. Tucker.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciations to the many doctors, nurses and other caregivers that helped during her long illness. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on August 17th at the Boulder City Family Mortuary with burial to follow at the Boulder City Cemetery. Fuenral arrangements are under the care of Boulder City Family Mortuary. www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com