Posted: 7/08/05
Friendswood friends care for golfer's wife
By George Henson
Staff Writer
FRIENDSWOOD–Ministry has many different appearances, but Everett Williams knows sometimes it comes in the shape of friends allowing you the opportunity to play golf.
First Baptist Church in Friendswood was putting together its teams for an area church golf league that included 14 churches. Steve Brown knew Williams, a friend for many years, would enjoy playing, but also knew that he spent his evenings caring for his wife, Elma.
“I told him, 'I'd like to play with you, but I can't get away,'” the 87-year-old Williams recalled.
Williams has a nurse during the mornings, but evenings he has to stay with his wife, who no longer is able to care for herself.
Brown's wife, Marian, agreed to be the caretaker while Williams played.
“Everett loves to play golf,” Mrs. Brown said. “I initially was going to play, but when I heard he wanted to play, I was glad to help. We've known them since we came to this church 36 years ago, and they are just wonderful people,” she said.
“Everett was really excited he was going to get to play; it meant a lot to him,” her husband said.
Mrs. Brown said she was doing what friends and church members should do for one another.
“Our church has different ministry teams who do a lot of good things, but we're each called to minister in any way we can, and this was something I wanted to do to help Everett out.”
Williams helped his team to a second place finish.
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