Pastor Claretta Williams

Claretta B. Williams, was born on February 6, 1934 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the late Deacon Monroe and Katie Bryant. At the tender age of 14 she received the gift of the Holy Ghost and was baptized in Jesus Name in Goldsboro, NC at The Original Saint Paul Apostolic Church. Clara met the love of her life Albert Williams, Jr., they were united in holy matrimony 1953 to this union was born 6 children. Traveling extensively with her husband who was in the Armed Force. Made many friends and acquaintances. In 1974 God appointed and anointed her for the most prestigious journey of her lifetime. Shepherding the Church of the Living God of the Apostolic Faith where she proclaimed, "Holiness or Hell!" Claretta was a God fearing preaching machine, gifted and known for her gifts from coast to coast. In 1974, given birth to ministries both (prison and outreach). With her dynamic, vigorous and energetic presence she fulfilled Eccl. 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might, and "she did". Pioneering and innovating Thanksgiving Dinners for the Homeless and the Senior Citizens in Monterey, CA feeding thousands. She was the proprietor of the "Agape House, Seaside, CA", housing and ministering to the elderly. Alone with being one of the greatest mothers on the planet she served as executive secretary at Monterey Peninsula College, believing that the work she had done would speak for her. Preceded in death her husband, Albert Williams, daughter Adrian, three sons Albert (Pee Wee), Brian Keith, Michael Williams. Claretta endured afflictions, made full proof of her ministry, recounting Apostle Paul "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, the time for my departure is at hand, "I'm Ready", henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day. Because the memories of the righteous is blessed. Her memory will be deeply and resolutely cherished by her two sons Charles I. and Roger M. Williams of Monterey, CA, one sister Bishop Jacqueline A. Foye (Buffalo, NY), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, a host of nieces, nephew, relatives and friends. The messenger is sleep now but her message will continue forever. Her favorite scripture, her favorite diurnal bird the eagle, Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.