Jerona Irethia Williams, 65, of Houston, Texas, and formerly of Elloree, SC, passed away on July 20, 2021.

Jerona Irethia Williams was born on July 15 ^th , 1956 in Elloree, South Carolina. She was the third child born to the late Maurice Williams and Vernell Sumpter Williams. Her sister Cynthia Williams preceded her in death.

Jerona was educated in the public schools of Elloree South Carolina, and attended South Carolina State College (1974-1978), and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She also became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and reigned as Miss South Carolina State College (1977–1978).

After her graduation in 1978, she relocated from South Carolina to Houston, TX where she began an extensive 18-year teaching career as the dance instructor for Burrus Elementary in HISD.  While at Burrus, she used her artistic talents to design and sew the dance outfits for a vast number of school productions.

She received a Master's of Education /Dance Specialty in December 1980 from the University of Houston and received a Master's in Business Administration from Prairie View A&M University in 1982. After completing her advanced degrees, she served from 1996-1999 as the assistant principal of Shadow Oaks Elementary in SBISD; she later served as principal of Housman Elementary in SBISD from 2000-2008.  From 2008-2010 she served as the Social/Emotional Learning Coordinator for Spring Branch ISD and retired.

As a result of her dedication and superior work ethic, Jerona was recruited from retirement, to serve as the principal of Spring Shadows Elementary from 2011-2015, and retired a second time.  After her second retirement, she was recruited again to serve as the interim Principal of Sherwood Elementary and then as Interim Principal of Treasure Forrest Elementary during the 2018-2019 school year.  After her third retirement, she also served as the Special Projects Manager for Spring Branch ISD.

Jerona was a life member of the South Carolina State University National Alumni Association. She also Founded The Blue Triangle Quilt Guild in 2000, and served as President for 16 years.  She was a faithful and active member of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church where she served as one of Audrey's Angels and participated in many church-related community activities for more than 40 years.

Jerona loved to quilt, bake and cook for friends and family.  She received numerous awards, including being named as Principal of the Year; she also served on several hospital boards.

She was briefly married to Clyde Harmon.

She leaves to cherish and honor her memory: two brothers, Maurice M. Williams Jr. (Emma), and Cleveland S. Williams (Edna); two children, LaTonya Moorer (Rodney) and Anthony Williams (Dawn); four grand-nieces, Vernez Moorer, Rondeshia Moorer, Ethelle Moorer and Nadia Williams; two nephews, Jamel Williams, Roderrick William; two grand nephews, Anthony Williams Jr. and Santana Williams; two great-grand nieces, Mckenndi Leary and Reagan Bush; and one great-grandnephew, Dominick Moorer. She also leaves behind her Cousin/Sister Valerie Williams Archie (Christopher), Christina Archie, Dorian Archie and Jerona Archie her God-daughter; her beloved dog/child Midnight as well as a host of family, friends and loved ones.

The following arrangements have been made to celebrate Jerona's life:

Services have been entrusted to:

Johnson Funeral Home
5730 Calhoun Road
Houston, TX 77021

Viewing:  Friday August 6, 2021
3:00 to 6:00 PM
and
9:00 to 10:00 AM on August 7, 2021
Funeral Services:  10:00 AM, August 7, 2021 at  Johnson Funeral Home

The services were recorded and are available on YouTube in two parts; and can be viewed by accessing the following two links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoIzE_M-b_Q

https://youtu.be/rBpWrirfYEQ

Floral arrangements can be sent to the funeral home prior to August 6th.

Condolences can be sent to the family in care of:

Anthony Williams
13107 Ridgewood Knoll Lane
Houston, TX 77047

NOTE:  There are no services scheduled to be held in South Carolina at this time.  Thank you for you concern.