Verhonda Vivian Williams

Verhonda Vivian Williams, lovingly known as V.V., passed away on September 19, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born on May 7, 1953, in Philadelphia, a city that remained the place of both her beginning and her final rest. Her life will be remembered with love, gratitude, and deep affection by all who knew her.

V.V. was a college graduate who earned a Bachelor Degree, an accomplishment that reflected her commitment to growth and perseverance. She went on to serve as a Payroll Supervisor for Independence Blue Cross, where her work stood as part of the steady and meaningful life she built through dedication and responsibility.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas Williams, Sr. and Vivian Williams. Their memory remained an enduring part of her life and story.

Verhonda leaves behind a family who will carry her memory forward with love. She is survived by her son, Walter Williams, whose place in her life was a lasting source of pride and love. She is also survived by her brothers, Dennis Williams, Dallas Williams II, and Ronald Lockman, and by her sisters, Ann Graham-Williams and Jennifer E. Williams-Buttram. In their sorrow, they also share the blessing of having known her, loved her, and been shaped by her presence.

Family and friends are invited to gather in celebration of V.V.’s life on September 28, 2026, at Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 2001 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19132. A viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by her homegoing service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rolling Green Memorial Park, 1008 West Chester Pike, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19381.

As those who loved Verhonda gather to remember her, may they find comfort in the life she lived, the work she gave, and the bonds of family she leaves behind. Her memory will remain a cherished part of the hearts of those who knew and loved her.