Leona Rae Williams

Background

Williams, Leona Rae was born on July 1, 1928 in Fairfield, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Melton M. and Helga D. (Sorensen) Brown.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Fairfield.

Career

Owner, Alice Rae Apparel Shop, Tucson, 1953-1996; owner, Alice Rae Apparel Shop, second location, 1967-1996; owner, Alice Rae Apparel Shop, Green Valley, Arizona, 1976-1993; owner, Alice Rae Apparel Shop, Sun City, Arizona, 1979-1996; retired, 1996. Consultant in field.

Politics

All Christians, and particularly those in leadership positions, should prayerfully seek God’s mind and will and strongly to consider the potential problems of politicizing the church and the pulpit before endorsing candidates.

Views

It is important to experience of God's grace working in the lives of people. Wisdom and maturity are gained from life experience, especially during the prayer and sharing stories with other Christians.

Membership

Sponsor Distributive Education Program, 1978-1982. Coordinator fashion shows American Cancer Society, Tucson, 1987, 88, 89. Member Daughters of the American Revolution, Executive Women's International (chapter president 1994), Merchants Association (president 1987-1989), Soroptomists, Chamber of Commerce Better Business Bureau, Christian Women.

Connections

Married Eugene F. Williams, June 6, 1946. 1 child, Dennis D.

Father:

Melton M. Brown

Mother:

Helga D. (Sorensen) Brown

Spouse:

Eugene F. Williams

child:

Dennis D. Williams