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\"You weren’t in any pain either. The Lord took you in his arms this morning and I’m so thankful that you are resting in Him! I love you Daddy!\" she concluded, sharing her father's lifespan: Nov. 13, 1952 to Dec. 20, 2020.

Williams received tons of supporting messages and prayer emojis in the comments from the likes of Tamar Braxton, Lecrae, Yvonne Orji, Jermaine Dupri and more -- including Beyoncé's mother, Tina Lawson.

\"My Belle, I am so sorry !!! Your dad was a true warrior,\" Lawson wrote. \"Yes He is resting now and is with your beloved granny. I am so glad we had the time together in Hawaii, and that we talked for an hour last night we love you so much.\"

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