COLUMBUS – Rosie Saddler Williams, 71, died March 16, 2026, at her residence. 

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Stephen Chapel M.B. Church, with the Rev. Joe L. Peoples officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, at Carter’s Funeral Services. Carter’s Funeral Services of Columbus is in charge of arrangements. 

Mrs. Williams was born Feb. 13, 1955, in Columbus, to the late Albert Lee Saddler and Ozella Gordon Saddler. She was formerly employed at Sanderson Plumbing and was a member of Stephen Chapel M.B. Church. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Williams Jr.; and siblings, Ozie Salters, Ora Saddler, Mary A. Saddler, Juanita Saddler and John Saddler. 

She is survived by her children, Marco Saddler of Killeen, Texas, and Tory Bradley of Columbus; siblings, Ruth Patmon and Shelly G. Hogan, both of Columbus; and eight grandchildren. 

Pallbearers will be Kevin Gordon, Jamar Butler, Charleston Saddler, Ladonsha Saddler Sr., Ladonsha Saddler Jr. and Adrian Lee.