Lougenia Montague Williams was born on July 28,1950 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Lawrence D. Baxter and Camplean R. Baxter.  She was the oldest of four children.  Jeannie or Lou as she was so lovingly called by family and friends, departed this life on Wednesday November 6, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Brian S. Williams.

Jeannie was educated in the segregated Roanoke City VA schools. She began high school at the all-black Addison High School. However, in 1967, she was among the trail blazers in the second class to integrate the all-white Jefferson High School.

Friendships that Jeannie formed at both high schools resulted in the formation of a bible-based girls social club, The Adelphi Club, that originated out of the Youth Garden Club at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Jeannie served as the first Treasurer. Most of the ladies, especially the core founders, have still managed to stay in close contact for over 68 years.

After graduating from Jefferson High School, she attended Virginia Commonwealth University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation.

Upon graduation from college, she began working for the City of Alexandria where she retired after serving 44 faithful years (1972- 2016.)  She held many positions while advancing up the management ladder along the way. Lou served with distinction as a member of the Project Discovery of Alexandria Advisory Board which is a volunteer-based organization.  For over 20 years, Lou was a consistent and committed leader on the Board and its various committees, fulfilling its mission: to help students in the City of Alexandria who were the first in their families to move on to post-secondary education either in academic institutions or trade schools. She was also the Regional Program Director at Chinquapin were she either created or championed many programs providing great benefits to the young or the elderly until her retirement. She was a gentle soul who was always there to support or offer a helping hand to all who crossed her path.

Lougenia LOVED the Lord and accepted Christ at a very early age while attending Reed Street Baptist Church in Vinton VA.  She was a devoted Christian and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Sterling, VA where she was a faithful servant for over 35 years.  She was an active member, serving on various church committees, however, being an usher was her favorite.  It was something so special about wearing that usher's uniform, because it exemplified what she was all about, helping those in need. She also was an active member of the Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) of Woodbridge, VA.

Lougenia enjoyed life and retirement to its fullest.  She was such a kind, loving, compassionate, and selfless person that truly loved her family. Regardless of the distance, she was a fixture at ALL family celebrations, holidays, graduations, athletic events, weddings and celebrations of life. She treasured her family's history and made sure it was included in EVERY family activity so that history could be passed along to the younger generation to preserve our important family traditions. She stayed active by attending various church services, revivals, galas and events.  Jeannie will always continue to live in our hearts as the mother, sister, auntie, cousin and loyal friend while being that beacon of eternal light that shines in all of us throughout our lifetimes.

She leaves behind to cherish her loving memory; one son, Dakari Montague of Aldie, VA; one stepson, Jamal Williams (Dilyana) of Alexandra, VA; two sisters Carolyn Warren (Keith) of Overland Park, KS, Celeste Collins (Gary) of South Riding, VA; one brother Lawrence C. Baxter, of Alanta, GA; one brother-in-law, Dwight Williams (Rosalina) of Albany, NY. Four nieces Brandiss Drummer (Ronald); Alexis Warren-Gayden (Robert); Arnelle Collins, Ashlea Warren Seibles (Eric); five nephews, Marcus Warren, Zachary Collins, Zyan Collins, Bryun Williams (Marissa), Mychal Graham; one granddaughter, three great nieces and three great nephews; three devoted friends, Arlene Graham, Sharon Franklin and Patricia Broussard; devoted cousin/caretaker, LaShaun Mitchell and a host of loving cousins, co-workers, friends and countless other loved ones.