Faith Allem Williamson, age 84, went to be with her Savior on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Cypress Pond Senior Living in Tifton, Georgia.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Big Creek Baptist Church in Irwin County, Georgia, with the Rev. Ike Thomas and the Rev. Dr. Steven Williamson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services in the church on Saturday.
Born June 6, 1941, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the third of seven children, to the late Warren and Helen Wright Allem, Faith moved many times in her young life before meeting and marrying her husband Richard in Dayton, Tennessee on June 3, 1959. She graduated from William Jennings Bryan College and began her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, all the while caring for their growing family of four children. The family moved to Tifton, Georgia in 1971, followed by their move to Ocilla, Georgia in 1972.
Faith lived a life of devoted service. She was an active member of Big Creek Baptist Church in Irwinville, Georgia. She loved her Lord Jesus, faithfully teaching Bible study and Sunday school to adults and youth alike, and being active in the Gideon ministry in her later years. She shared her God-given gift of music by blessing countless hearts through her beautiful piano playing at church services, weddings, and funerals.
She also served her community through her long career as a middle school teacher where she patiently guided, encouraged, and inspired countless students, helping them grow not only in knowledge but in confidence and character. She invested decades in the Irwin County School System, where she was known especially for teaching middle-school math and making learning tangible. In one unforgettable lesson, she led a campaign to collect one million pennies—not just to raise funds, but to help students grasp what “a million” really looks like. She also was a mentor and example to many of the other teachers because of her experience and dedication to the students. She retired in June 2000.
Above all, Faith faithfully and lovingly served her husband, children, and grandchildren. She always had a listening ear, a word of encouragement and a way of reminding them that God is faithful. She was a steady foundation of love and support, and praying for her family was something she gave dedicated time and attention to. Her life reflected God’s love. All who knew her were blessed through her words and actions. Quick to hug and slow to judge, she made people feel seen, known, and deeply loved, extending grace and kindness wherever she went. Faith will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family.
She is preceded in death by Richard C Williamson. Survived by her children: Naomi Scott of Ocilla, Michael Williamson (Julie) of Tifton, Cindy Walker (Jerry) of Papua New Guinea, and Steven Williamson (Melissa) of Birmingham, Alabama; grandchildren: Adam Scott, Ashley Scott, Michelle McDonald, Micah Staley (Jake), Nathan Walker (Melinda), Ryan Walker, Leslie Walker, Davis Williamson (Kenzie), and Tara Scott (Paul); great-grandchildren: Cam McDonald , Brooks Williamson and Briar Williamson; siblings: Johnny Allem (Barbara) of Washington, D.C., Rachel Ingalls (Jerry) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Grace Mahoney of Venice, Florida, Priscilla Trice of Roanoke, Virginia, Susanna Peterson of Egg Harbor, New Jersey, and Rebecca Sahl (John) of Egg Harbor, New Jersey.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials may send them to Gideons International, Ben Hill-Irwin Camp, P O Box 752, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 or to Big Creek Baptist Church, c/o Mark Sutton, 641 Jeff Davis Park Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750.
Paulk Funeral Home, Ocilla, is in charge of arrangements.