Wanda Faye “Pat” Williams, age 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Meadows Park Health and Rehabilitation in Vidalia.

She was born on September 30, 1947, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, to the late George Clifford Creech and Doris Fletcher Creech.

As a young girl, Pat attended Union Springs Baptist Church where she was saved and baptized. Later, she became a member of Hazlehurst Church of God where she faithfully taught Sunday School and served as church secretary for many years. More recently, she enjoyed attending First Baptist Church.

Pat was a homemaker, a devoted mother, and was known for her green thumb. She also worked at Walmart as a clerk and garden center manager.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Josh (Nannette) Williams of Hazlehurst; her daughters, Laura Burnette of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and Jeannie (Lance) Gilmet of Fairhope, Alabama; and six beloved grandchildren, including Jay (Karleigh) Williams, Garrett Williams, Adam Burnette, Will (Paige) Burnette, Nick Gilmet, and Maddie (Pitzer) Gills. She also leaves behind five great grandchildren: Brock and Ivy Mae (children of Garrett) and Hank, June, and Lettie (children of Will and Paige).

She is also survived by her brothers, Tommy (Debi) Creech, Johnny (Teresa) Creech, both of Hazlehurst, and Steve (Deena) Creech of Tallahassee, Florida, as well as her sister, Peggy Creech of Hazlehurst and a special nephew, Jorge Creech of Maryland.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell McLeod officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue shortly before the service.

Following the service, burial will take place at Union Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Serving as active pallbearers are Jay Williams, Garrett Williams, Will Burnette, Lance Gilmet, Nick Gilmet, and Pitzer Gills.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.