Maria S. Williams, 57, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on April 26, 2008 at CT Hospice in Branford, CT.
Born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, May 25, 1950, she was the daughter of Juan Williams of New Haven, CT and the late Maria Williams. She was the stepdaughter of Aracelly Williams.
Maria was a member of St. Martin DePorres Church where she served faithfully. Prior to retiring, she was employed by the State of CT Dept. of Social Services as an Eligibility Service Worker.
In addition to her father and stepmother, she is survived by a son, Juan L. Dukes; a daughter, Myra L. Dukes; a grandson, Joshuwa Diaz; granddaughters, Chelsey Redd, Rhianna Dukes, Geneva Borzenski and Maliya Spruill; a daughter in-law; a son in-law; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her church family.
She was predeceased by brothers, Israel Gomez and Juan Williams, Jr.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 11:00 AM at St. Martin DePorres Church, 136 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
