Niva Carolyn Williamson, of South Charleston, went to join Jesus and her beloved late husband, Ron, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born on January 30, 1940, to the late George Latimer Noble and Dessie Opal Noble (Warner).

Niva married Ronald Lewis Williamson on October 21, 1959, in Gauley Bridge, West Viginia. Her career included working as an Administrative Assistant at The Chemical Banking and Trust Company in South Charleston, WV, and as a bookkeeper at Jordon Chiropractic Clinic. She was also the owner-operator of the South Charleston Dairy Queen and Spring Hill Dairy Bar, where she was renowned for her delicious hot dogs, all while raising four boys and countless neighborhood children. After retiring, she dedicated 25 years to raising, caring for, racing, and adopting out greyhounds.

Niva is survived by her four sons: Ronald Lexford Williamson (Darla), George Vincent Williamson (Julie), Jeffery Wayne Williamson, and Phillip Kevin Williamson (Angela). She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Michael, Scott, Aimee, Kylie, Nate, Zach; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, George Noble; her mother, Opal Noble; her sister, Norma Seested; her brother, Darwin Noble; her beloved husband, Ron Williamson; and grandchildren, Dustin Williamson and Amber Williamson.

Niva embodied hard work and compassion, always caring for those in need and inspiring others with her selflessness. Her bright spirit and unwavering love will leave a void in the lives of her family, friends, and community.

The family would like to extend special thanks to her caregivers: Kathy Crow, Myrande, Tabitha, and all of the staff of Amada Senior Care and HospiceCare of Charleston.

A Service to Honor the Life of Niva C. Williamson will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, with Rev. Cindy Briggs-Biondi officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, at 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV, 25311. (https://adoptcharleston.com/support#donate-today)

Memories of Niva may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.