Alfreda Williams

Alfreda Williams, born on July 5, 1931, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away on September 28, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Her life was marked by quiet strength, steady purpose, and the dignity of honest work. A high school graduate, Alfreda carried forward the values of perseverance and commitment throughout her years. She worked as a binder for a book factory, contributing her skill and labor to a craft connected to the making of books and the preservation of the printed word. Her working life reflected reliability, care, and devotion to the responsibilities entrusted to her.

From her beginnings in Rocky Mount to her passing in Philadelphia, Alfreda’s life spanned generations of change and growth. She will be remembered with respect and gratitude by those who knew her and by all who honor a life faithfully lived.

A memorial service for Alfreda Williams will be held on October 9, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels, Inc., 2315-19 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19132.

May her memory bring comfort to all who pause to remember her life.