A funeral service took place Aug. 17 at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Jersey City, for Barbara Ann Williams, 67. She passed away Aug. 11 in Jersey City. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Jersey City. In 1963, Barbara was married to Mr. Phillip R. Williams. From that union a daughter was born. Barbara worked numerous jobs throughout New Jersey until she retired in 1998. In 1998, Barbara came to Christ and became an active member in Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. There she joined the choir and taught Sunday school and volunteered with vocational bible school at Good News Bible Mission Church. Barbara enjoyed sharing the word of God and taught bible study at Advance Day Care Center in Jersey City for 5 years and her community. Barbara enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling and also enjoyed watching swimming and ice skating events. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and eight other siblings. She leaves to mourn her passing: a daughter, Lisa C. Williams of Cary, NC; two sisters, sister, Elizabeth Sweeney of Jersey City and Patricia Smith of Columbia, SC; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and two friends, Ms. Mary Wilson and Rev. Leni Soza, both of Jersey City. Services arranged by the Funeraria San Camilo, Newark.