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Myrtle "Belle" (Ellison) Williams, 99, of Brockton, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the BayPointe Skilled Nursing Center in Brockton.

Myrtle was born on November 15th, 1923 in Vanceboro, North Carolina to Goldia (Coward) Ellison and Samuel Ellison Sr. Known to her family and friends as Belle, she was the 2nd of 9 children; the late Neater Pope who was married to the late Issac, the late Marvin Ellison who was married to the late Lucy, the late David Ellison who was married to Ozzie, the late James Ellison who was married to the late Nan, Lillie Thompson who was married to the late Earl, the late Leslie Ellison who was married to Letha, Ella Jackson who was married to the late Herbert, and Samuel Ellison Jr who is married Linda.

In 1944, Belle graduated from Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. As a young adult she moved to Brockton, Massachusetts where she met the love of her life. In 1951 she married Army Veteran Roland Williams and together they had 4 children; the late Roland Williams Jr, the late Ronald Williams, Vanessa Williams and AC Williams.

Belle worked as a Seamstress at Romay Garment until she retired. Even then she continued making clothes. Belle enjoyed spending time with her family; the barbeques, traveling to the reunions, and playing cards with them on Friday nights. She also enjoyed playing Bonanza with the girls and going with her friend Maggie on day trips with the Senior Group from Davis Commons.

Shortly after her 99th birthday on the 7th of December, an angel came, called her name, and our beloved Belle ascended to heaven. She leaves to cherish her memory her siblings; Lillie, Ella, and Samuel Jr. Her children Vanessa and AC. Her grandchildren Renee, Ronald, Tatanya, Roxanne, Jasmine, Roland III, and Nicole. Her great-grandchildren Tearra, Derrick, Destinee, and Dejah. And 3 great-great-grandchildren, Leilanee, Ayvion, and Zhariel. A very special family friend who has support Belle, showering her with love whether it be with her favorite coconut cupcake, setting up holiday decorations or just a daily visit to say hi, brush her hair or paint her nails, Marion Wagner. Along with a multitude of family and friends.

Funeral service in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Wednesday, December 14th at 11:15AM. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 14th from 10:00-11:15AM.