My sister Mary Etsye, the fourth born child of mom and dad, held family as a sacred entity. In 1955 she organized and hosted the first of many family reunions. She loved doing it and though the sites changed, we always knew that late July meant great food, fun and gospel music.
Date(s): July 2, 2003. Album by George Williams. 1 - 43 of 43 Total. 762 Visits.
George, it is wonderful. I have enjoyed looking at all the pictures and reading all the captions. Thank you so much. - Kathy(Kidd) Foster, Thu, 17 Jul 2003 6:40AM
I loved seeing all these old photos. I wasn't around for most of them, but enjoyed it just the same. - Nancy SImmons, Wed, 2 Jul 2003 11:41AM
1 The First Williams Family Reunion Held at Etsye's house in Falmouth, Ky. It honored Mom & Dad's 43rd wedding anniversary. Taken in August 1955 "Standing: Flora, holding D..." View Comments...
2 Reunion Not sure what year this was. This is all the siblings and their spouses except for Denver. "Seated: Barbara Williams, ..." View Comments...
3 Etsye, The proud hostess.
4 Zuma , seated and Aileen My sister Zuma Barnard, and my brother's wife, Aileen Williams
5 Dinner is served! Denver Williams helps serve the main course
6 Dad & Mom This taken at one of the very early family reunions in Falmouth.
7 Leave it to me to ham it up. Early Falmouth family reunion. Denver & Paul Dean in the foreground, Flora to the left and mom directly behind Denver.
10 Siblings at the 1956 family reunion Flora, Bertie, Lois, Pearl, Zuma, Lella, Jan, Etsye. Me in front, and Denver's head just visible behind Zuma.
11 Easter, 1946 While not an "official" family reunion, I thought this was the best category for this picture. Picture taken in "the holler". "Front row: John Barnard, Z..." View Comments...
12 8 of the 11 children I am not sure of the occasion, but it was not one of the "official" family reunions. Seated, Lella, Flora, Jan, Lois. Standing, Pearl, Etsye, Zula and Denver "This photo was taken at Lo..." "I remember the picture bei..." View Comments...
13 Overbeys, Beckners, Parlseys & Kidds This could be called the Ohio side of the family. Looks like a Christmas get together, not a real family reunion. Anyone venture a guess when and where it was taken? "Glendale,OH(Pearl/GB)perha..." View Comments...
14 Family & Friends Lella, Pearl, Sybil Saylor, Tiv Saylor & George B. Parsley
15 In Etsye's Back Yard Mona (Lella's daughter), Bertie and Lella
16 Horseshoes It wouldn't have been a reunion without games and music. Here Ray Simmons prepares to toss as Larry Cloyd looks on.
17 Paul Dean & family Etsye constantly came up with Themes for the reunion. This one was western, complete with a live horse in the back yard for the kids to ride.
18 Kevin & Tammy My daughter Tammy and her brand new husband, Kevin Blackburn. 1984
19 Take my Picture! It seems that David Simmons and I had the same idea at the same time. My wife Barbara and her mom in the background.
20 "at the old campground" Two of Bertie's daughters take a break at the 1984 reunion
21 Family conference A young Dr. Sean Coleman visits with his grandfather, George B., and his dad, Dick Coleman.
22 More of the western theme
23 "neither rain nor sleet, nor ........" One year it rained us out, but the ever resourceful Etsye arranged for us to have the reunion in the church.
24 Music, Music, Music Whereever it was held, the family reunion was certain to have some singing. Who is that young girl playing the piano?
25 A good time was had by all
26 The Parsley entourage Pearl, Irma, Elaine, Dick Coleman and George B.
27 Larry & Lois, George & Barbara, Tim & Jan, Zula Unfortunately, the more recent family get togethers have been for more somber occasions. This one taken after Lella's funeral.
28 Gathering after Flora's funeral Bertie, Zula, Etsye, Aileen, Zuma, George, Barbara (George's wife), Lois, Jan & Lella
29 George B. & Ray Simmons
30 I told you there was always singing John Barnard, Zula, Bertie, George B. Parsley, Pearl, Flora, Lois, Brenda Kendrick
31 George B., Harold Hamblin, George W.Parsley & Jan
32 Siblings at the 1998 family reunion Pearl & Lella were unable to be there. "L to R: Etsye, Bertie, Jan..." View Comments...
33 The In-Laws at 1998 reunion "Larry Cloyd, Kenneth Overb..." View Comments...
34 George B, Zuma & me This taken at reunion at Harold and Sue's.
35 It's a guy thing Walton Beckner, John Barnard, Henry Kidd, George B. Parsley and David Simmons.
36 Mom & six of her daughters L to R:Bertie, Lois, Mom, Pearl, Zuma, Etsye & Flora "Not sure when or where, th..." View Comments...
37 Six sisters Zula, Bertie, Pearl & Lella standing. Flora & Etsye sitting. "Lella's Valentine Party" View Comments...
38 Karen Williams & Irma Parsley Just two of the reasons mom was proud of her grandchildren.
39 Bertie, Etsye, Zula, Me, Jan & Lella I think this was Sue's house. We always took a picture of the siblings that attended each reunion.
40 Etsye's backyard during reunion
41 1 PIC00005
42 An Aunt & 7 Nieces Debbie, Linda, Mona, Sue, Kathy, Irma, Jan (the aunt) & Connie
