Humzell Williams- Nash

Humzell Williams Nash was born on April 12, 1932 in Washington DC. The second child of Albert and Lucille Williams preceded her in death. Humzell attended DC public schools and graduated from Cardozo High School in 1950. Humzell worked at the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. as an Accountant Supervisor. She retired with 38 years of service. At an early age Humzell met and married Jesse Nash deceased, and out of that union was born four children, Carl Nash and Gregory Nash preceded her in death, Carolyn Olidge and Darryl Nash. Humzell and Jesse were happily married for over 40 years. Humzell declared Jesus Christ as her Savior at a very young age. She joined Saint Paul Christian Community Church in Washington D.C. where she was an active member for over 40 years under the late Reverend Walter C. Clever and Reverend Earl S. Luckett. In later years Humzell became an active member of New Life Family Fellowship Christian Church. She sang on the Praise Team and was active in Sunday School. She also attended The National Association Council of Community Churches of America and Elsewhere (NACCCAE) for 60 + years. Humzell was one of the chosen Mother’s of the National Counsel. Humzell achieved many accomplishments in her many years as a gospel soloist. One of which she was very thankful for, the recording of her first CD entitled “God Is Still Blessing Me”, which is timeless. She also had an opportunity to travel and record with various well known choirs on the East Coast. Humzell will always be remembered for her many sayings such as: “God Will Always Take Care of Me.” “Give God All the Glory.”, “Jesus Will Never Forsake Me.”, “Jesus Hold My Hand.”, “I Surrender All.”, “Help Me Lord.”, “When He Calls Me I Will Answer.” “Walk With Me Lord”, and “I Love The Lord.” She’ll also be remembered by family for some rather funny sayings such as: “You got that right”, answering the phone with “Hello sweetie”, “I’m gonna sock you”, “Okay babe”, “Oh WoW”, “You done lost your mind”, “You just as crazy as you can be” and if she accidentally drops her pills “Aww man!” Humzell is singing with the Angels in Heaven! “Oh Happy Day!! Oh Happy Day!!” Preceding her in death Jesse Nash husband, sons Gregory Nash and Carl Nash. Humzell is survived her by daughter in-law Deborah Nash, daughter Carolyn Olidge, son-in-law Brian, son Darryl Nash, and daughter-in-law Crissy Maria. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Sheree, Jaime, Dominque, Carl, Travis, and Delante Sr. and great-great grands, Damien, DaRawn, Trinity, Carl, Christian, Delante Jr., Kayden, and Kendrick. Seven nieces, Joyce, Karen, Lavon, Niki, Penny, Debbie, and Niecy. Six nephews, Antonio, Sean, Albert Jr., Larry, Tyrone and Ronnie deceased. A host of great nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special Family Mentions: Humzell’s Forever Soul Sister Pauline LeGrand “That’s My Sister!”, her Pastor Michelle LeGrand, her loving Cousin Pastor Cynthia Mims and caring family friend Toya Hagens. To The family at 7th Day Adventist Apartments just to name a few: Ms. Mack, Joyce Lee, “Hawk”, Joyce Spicer, Joyce Cooper, Joyce Bell, Signet and family, Anita, 2nd floor neighbors, and the many, many friends in the DMV area and beyond. The family thanks you all for the love and care you’ve shown to our Mother and family.

Humzell Williams- Nash

April 12, 1932 - January 22, 2023