Michelle (Rolan) Williams

A Time to be born…

Michelle Rolan Williams was born to Jimmy Davis Sr., and Barbara Rolan on May 16, 1957 at 4:36 am in Chicago, Il. She was the first girl born to this union.

A Time to live…

Michelle attended Pembroke elementary school, in Hopkins Park IL, St. Anne High School, in St. Anne, IL, and Kennedy-King College in Chicago, IL majoring in business accounting. Michelle was  career driven and focused on loving and caring for her family

Michelle was raised by her grandmother alongside her 5 siblings, and spent over 15 years living in Hopkins Park, IL.  After graduating from high school she moved back to Chicago to pursue her career in accounting.

Michelle accepted Christ at an early age and was heavily involved in the church. She was a faithful  member at  Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, IL and was a member in the choir.

She worked as an accountant for over 30 years and consistently worked to improve her personal and professional skills. She was very organized and profound in many areas.

A Time to be blessed…

In the early 1980’s  Michelle met Richard “Ricky" Johnson, and to this union Terrance was born. Michelle was filled with great joy to become a first time mom.  She desired the best for Terrance and loved him unconditionally. Along life's journey Michelle met and fell in love with Fletcher J. Williams Jr. They married in 1999, and to this union Ryan was born. Michelle  was thrilled to have a daughter of her own and loved Ryan unconditionally too. Michelle and Fletcher were married for over 10 years.

A Time for every Purpose under Heaven…

Michelle was a true beacon of light to her family and community. Her greatest gift was raising her children, grandchildren and mentoring her nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews teaching them how to live and love. After retiring from her career she enjoyed spending time with her family and constantly devoting her time, and attention to any and everyone in need.

A time to depart this life…

On May 17, 2024 our lord and savior called Michelle home to her final resting place. Her assignment here on earth was completed. John 14:1-4 (NIV) says ;Do not let your heats be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; it that were not so , would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me where I am . You know the way to the place where I an going .

A time to mourn…

Proceeding her in passing are mother and father; Barbara  and Jimmy, her siblings Michael, Marchand, and Anthony. She leaves to cherish her son, Terrance Rolan, daughter Ryan Williams, two grandchildren La'Riah Williams, and London Valley. Three sisters, Milissa Rolan, Annette Davis, and Darlene Davis, Three Brothers, Marlon Rolan, Mark Rolan and Jimmy Davis Jr.  A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and all of her friends that she has grown to know and truly love throughout her life.  

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