A Link to Our Past. A Bridge to Our Future.

59th Annual Williams Family Reunion

July 24–26, 2026 · Portsmouth, Virginia

Three days of faith, family, fellowship, and memories.

When

July 24–26, 2026

Where

Portsmouth & Norfolk, Virginia

Celebrating

59 Years of Family Tradition

The Reunion Weekend

2026 Itinerary & Activities

Save these dates and make plans to join us throughout the weekend.

Friday

July 24

1:00–3:00 PMFamily Lunch & Meet and Greet IDistrict Southern Restaurant, 611 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth. Hawaiian theme—dress for the occasion. Pay as you go. RSVP to (757) 230-5670 by July 20, 2026.

6:00–7:30 PMFamily Praise and Prayer MeetingVirtual gathering. Zoom link will be provided.

8:00 PM–UntilFamily Fun and Karaoke Night / Meet and Greet IITwisted Pig Restaurant, 722 Mount Vernon Ave., Portsmouth. Pay as you go.

Saturday

July 25

2:00–8:00 PMFamily Reunion CookoutCAPT Slade Cutter Athletic Recreational Park, 100 Elementary Drive, Norfolk. Bring a favorite dessert to share and extra lawn chairs if available.

6:00 PMGraduation AcknowledgementsCelebrating our high school and college graduates.

6:30 PM / TBDFamily PhotoGather for the 2026 family picture.

9:00 PM–UntilFamily Fun NightRivers Casino, Portsmouth.

Sunday

July 26

10:30 AM–12:00 PMWilliams Family “All White” Church WorshipGrove Church, 5910 West Norfolk Rd., Portsmouth. Please arrive by 10:00 AM and ask for Williams Family seating.

1:00 PMWilliams Family Farewell LunchBubba’s 33 Restaurant, 4120 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth. Pay as you go.

Registration Is Open

Every family member should register so the reunion team can prepare accurately—including children and family members whose admission is free.

2026 Registration Fees

Adults ages 18–74: $25
Youth ages 11–17: $15
Children ages 0–10: Free
Adults ages 75+: Free

Our Family Legacy

Faith, Family, and a Tradition That Endures

Archie and Mary Lou Williams built a family rooted in Portsmouth, Virginia. From their union came seventeen children—including five sets of twins—and generations connected by faith, love, and shared history.

In 1967, the Williams brothers, sisters, and their children gathered for what became an annual family tradition. Today, the reunion remains a celebration of the value of family and a reminder that we have come this far by faith.

The Tradition Continues

Family Branch Leads

Connect with your branch lead for family updates and reunion coordination.

Nicola Williams-Elliott: Ingrid Phillips
Lucy Williams-Coleman: Troy Fitzpatrick
Rebecca Williams-Alexander: Troy Fitzpatrick
Estelle Williams-Parker: Lavonda Barrows & Sacha Walton
Thelma Earl-Williams: Lisa Banks
Gladys Williams-Wright: Jordan Felisbret & Zoe Wright

Eula Williams-Moore: Mary Chappell
Marie Williams-Lamb: Angie Lamb-Davis
Leroy Williams: Kathleen Barnett
Lloyd Williams: Brenda Amos
Claude Williams: Sherman James
Johnnie Williams: Tim Lamb
Charlie Williams: Ann Williams