By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D.
Chairman, Anne Moody History Project
Copyright© 2017
#AnneMoody
As a newly elected official, Williams will serve Ward 1 in her community. During her campaign, Williams emphasized her commitment to "strong leadership, strong family values, and a change we can trust." She noted that "she is dedicated to her work, determined, and hard-working."
Williams explained that she has a strong desire for the young people in her community. She described family values as being the "backbone that shapes" the community.
Since winning the election, Williams has continued to work hard in Centreville. She said recently: "I am in the process of stuffing backpacks for my church. I always find some area that I can give back to the community." Stay tuned for more news about this rising star.
Elect Felicia Williams
For
Alderman Ward 1
She is running for this position because she loves this community. She has the background and experiences
necessary to successfully address the current and future challenges of this
office.
She is a native of Centreville, MS, and have lived in this area her
entire life. She is the daughter of
Estella Ray and the Late Calvin Ray Jr. She has one daughter, Emily Powell.
She is a 1994 graduate of Wilkinson County High School.
She studied Law Enforcement at Southwest Community College (1994-95).
She completed a diploma program in Diesel Truck Driving at Southwest
Community College (2002).
She is currently enrolled at Ashford University, pursuing a Bachelor of
Arts in Criminal Justice.
She started a non-profit organization called “Community Action” with
Amite County 2nd District. Supervisor in 2004, which was responsible
for teaching Job Skills and Basic Skills to girls and boys age 8-18.
She served as a Volunteer Fire Fighter in Centreville from 2008-2010.
She was a Truck Driver for Swift Transportation for several years. For
over 10 years she traveled the continental United States working in the
Nuclear Industry. In this Industry she
worked as a Senior General Foreman for Chicago Bridge and Iron (Laborers Local
#1177), a Senior Decontamination Technician for DZ Atlantic, and a Junior
Radiation Protection Technician for Bartlett Nuclear. During those years she
frequently spent time in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Connecticut
servicing PSEG, Entergy, and the East Coast Area. After returning here in 2015,
she became employed at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, MS, where she now serves as a Captain.
She is currently a member of the Nathaniel Baptist Church here in
Centreville, MS.
She is a member of OES, Rising Stars #50 of Liberty, MS.
She is a Volunteer for Red Cross of America (Southern Mississippi
Region).
She is a Girl Scout Troop Leader for Troop 3700 of Centreville, MS.
She serves as PTA (Parent Teacher Association) President at Finch
Elementary.
She serves as Community Representative for AJFC Head Start for both
Centreville and Woodville Centers and is a Policy Council Board Member.
She is dedicated to her work, determined, and hard-working, has a
strong desire for the youth in this community, believe in family values and
that it is the backbone that shapes our communities. She also believes that
strong leadership is what our communities need and that it is time for a
change.
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Author’s Note:
Questions about the Anne Moody History Project may be directed to Roscoe Barnes III via email at doctorbarnes3@gmail.com or roscoebarnes3@yahoo.com For updates on Anne Moody history and the on-going work of this community service project, simply follow this blog or follow AMHP on Twitter (@AnneMoodyHP). #ComingOfAgeinMississippi
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