Local philanthropist dies on Christmas Eve
Well-known philanthropist died Christmas Eve By WECT Staff | December 29, 2020 at 9:44 PM EST - Updated December 30 at 8:58 AM
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Virginia Alma Williamson, a well-known philanthropist in Brunswick County died December 24 at her home in Ocean Isle Beach; she was 98 years old.
Williamson was loved by many and, according to one of her grandchildren, Marnie Williamson, would want to be remembered as someone who sought daily to live a life of purpose and a life that would glorify God.
âShe always went out of her way to show love and kindness to everyone she encountered,â said Marnie Williamson. âShe desired to be a candle in the darkness and bring hope to those who were hurting or in despair. She never gave up on anyone and believed there was good in everyone. She was so incredibly selfless and always sought to put the needs of others above her own.â