Rita Jean Williams, age 64, of Nicholson passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at her residence. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 9th at 3:30 p.m. at Old Palestine Cemetery. Rita Jean, a native of New Orleans, LA, was a homemaker, a Catholic and a resident of the area for eighteen years. She is survived by her two sons, Terry D. Williams of Nicholson and Michael E. Williams of Nicholson; one brother, James B. Gaude of Waveland ;one sister, Mary Sue Stortz of Jefferson Parish, LA ;one grandchild, Shawn Michael Williams. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Williams.