3 things to know about pro-life group founder, activist Geline Williams, who died at 100
2. Served in elected, appointed political office and boards of charitable organizations
In addition to her work in the pro-life movement, Williams also served in elected office. She represented the 1st District on the City Council of Richmond, Virginia, from 1984-1994 and served as mayor of the capital city from 1988-1990.
As explained in an obituary published on the website of Bliley’s Funeral Home, Williams served on the Virginia Commission on Local Government from 1996-2006. She was appointed to the post by then-Gov. George Allen. According to the agency’s website, the Commission on Local Government “oversees disputes between localities, assists with negotiations, conducts fact-finding hearings when necessary, and writes reports to assist courts in adjudicating the disputes.”
An additional responsibility of the Commission on Local Government involves providing “technical assistance to localities and state agencies on a variety of issues.”
In addition to serving as chair of the National Right to Life Board of Directors for 34 years, Williams was involved with several other charitable organizations throughout her lifetime. She has served on the board of the Instructive Visiting Nurse Association, the Richmond Metropolitan Authority, Commonwealth Catholic Charities and the Christian Children’s Fund.
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
