Ms. LaWanda (Tayda) Williams 44, departed this life Tuesday, August 1,2023, peacefully in her home.

Ms. Williams was born September 18, 1975, in Cleveland, Ohio: a daughter of William Smith and Carolyn (Williams) Smith.

She was an STNA at Dandridge Nursing Home and a devoted mother and grandmother.

She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Jatae Williams, Annette Williams and Jacob Ruscitti-Smith of Youngstown, Kenneth Johnson of Columbus and Marckese Williams of Lawton, OK., three cousins Capricia (Clarence) Morgan of Youngstown and Henry and Darlene Williams of Cleveland, five sisters Stacy Smith, Dorthy (Travis) Donaldson and Doretta Hurst of Youngstown, Benniesha Barnes of Columbus and Mildred (Bobby)

Brooks of Brown Summit, NC, one aunt Sonya Williams of Youngstown, a very dear friend Tamika Winchester of Akron, companion John Bates of Youngstown, four grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother William Smith Jr. grandparents Sophie Bernice and Hosie Williams, her uncle Eric Pittman and her beloved Granny.