Mother Ernestine Sermons Epps Williams, 85, of Jacksonville, entered the sunset of life on Friday, July 31, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville. Affectionately called "Momma," she was the daughter of Horace Moses Sermons and Cora Lee Dasher Sermons, born on Saturday, October 5, 1929 in Palatka, Florida. She was educated in the Putnam County, Florida School District at Central Academy High School. At a very early age, the love of Christ was instilled into her soul, originating at Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ (East Palatka, FL) under the guidance of her beloved father, Elder Horace M. Sermons. Her love for Christ bloomed as she served others to glorify God. Over the years, "Momma" served in numerous capacities in the local church, including being a founding member of Mount Olive Universal Holiness Church, under the leadership of Bishop John H. Sermons. She served as "State Mother" of Universal Holiness Churches (multi-state locations included Georgia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey). Presently serving as a church mother of True Holiness Deliverance Tabernacle, Jacksonville, under the leadership of Overseer Dr. Carrie B. Bryant and also served as church mother of Emmanuel Hope Community Deliverance Center, Jacksonville, under the leadership of Pastor Kathy Parker. Ernestine was an industrious employee who worked for many years as a Maintenance Superintendent serving multiple apartment complexes in the Bronx, NY region. Mother Williams was truly "A Mother of Nations" and she loved everyone she encountered. Her Home was opened to anyone and she actually never met a stranger. "Momma" had a special, unconditional love for her family and she loved to attend worship services. She also enjoyed sewing, cooking, fishing, and traveling. "Momma" was preceded in eternal rest by her parents; husbands, Sammy Epps, Sr., and Homer Lee Williams; sons, Cleveland Brown and Leonard Brown; brothers, Sammie Henry "S.H." Sermons, John Henry Sermons, Albert Sermons, and Moses Sermons; sisters, Ruth Inez Smith, Corene Battles, Ethel Mae Barnar, and Idella Savage. Those who cherish her memories: her children, Pastor Sammy (Helen) Epps, Chicago, IL; Eugene Epps, Palatka; Shirley R. Williams, Atlanta, GA; Alvin (Glennie) Brown, Bronx, NY; Martin (Pastor Penny) Russell, Kingsland, GA; Pastor Kathy (Elder Arthur) Parker, Jacksonville; Homer (Antoinette) Williams, Bronx, NY; Evangelist Niclolias "Nickey" (Paul) Williams-Ansley, Jacksonville; and Evangelist Demica Davis, Jacksonville; brother/cousin, Homer Lee (Mary) Butler, Lakeland; sisters in-law, Alice Mae (Lester) Epps-James, Palatka; Evelyn Sermons, Daytona Beach; Ann Littles, Ola Turner, Betty (Joe) Duncan, Beulah Griffin, all of Ideal, GA; Desi Taylor, Atlanta, GA; 47 grandchildren; 79 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; numerous godchildren, including "The Brick Crew" of Bronx, NY; Jaqualyn (Elijah) Oxford, Goose Creek, SC; and David Herbin, Bronx, NY; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other children, and friends. Visitation of family and friends will be Friday, August 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at "Flagg's Chapel of Serenity". Jacksonville visitation with a memorial musical tribute will be from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday, August 8 at True Holiness Deliverance Tabernacle, 221 East 27th Street, Jacksonville. Home going Celebration will be 10 a.m., Saturday, August 8 at Southside Church of God in Christ, 2179 Emerson Street, Jacksonville. Overseer Dr. Carrie B. Bryant, True Holiness Deliverance Tabernacle, is the Eulogist. Interment will be in the Palatka Memorial Gardens.