Samella Williams

Founder/CEO

Samella is married to Butch Williams and they both are the proud parents of 4 wonderful children Shalia, Courtney Sharmine and Christabel. They also have 7 grandchildren. Samella Williams is a proud business owner for 43 years at Sam’s Hair Salon 503 Gazley in Smithville, TX. 

Samella Williams has empowered many women across Texas who arrives at her place of business worried, broken hearted and heavy after spending time with Samella they leave beautiful, refreshed and with a deeper trust in God.

Samella Williams has enjoy being a Youth Pastor over 11 years. She is very active in her community served on all site base committee's and the School Board as a trustee for Smithville Independent School District 18 years and served on the Smithville chamber of commerce 4 year.

Recognize as one of the most distinguish women of Bastrop County.

In 2012, I founded Angels Unaware Ministry, a not-for-profit organization that addresses the problem of food insecurity among youth in the Smithville ISD. Angels Unaware provides qualified students with backpacks filled with healthy meals to be eaten over the weekends. That first year of operations we fed only 5 students, and today that number has grown 286 -300 students assisted. She also partnered with the summer feeding program through SISD and the back-to-school supplies bash. She is also a partner with the empty bowl project organization in Smithville. She also partners with DREAM organization providing Christmas smoke turkey dinners

Willie B. Williams jr BOARD President

 Willie  B. Williams aka (Butch) is the husband of Samella,

Butch is also the board President of Samella Williams Angels Unaware Ministry. Butch Williams has been a truck driver for over 30 years. He started his own trucking company Lazy W Trucking in 1998 to 2009. He started working for Caldwell County 2 years and became disable. But his desire and compassion to continue helping in any way he can, to provide his service to this organization and community. He found his passion and purpose for this organization working beside his wife. I get to work closely with Tiger Academy and DEAP kids.

Butch has served as a Deacon and Trusty in the church, he also plays his lead guitar in the choir. He also Played for a gospel group the ‘Original Soul Invaders of Industry Texas. He now drives a shuttle bus for his church Hope City in Houston Tx, while still devoted to the organization in every week.

Marie Outlaw Taught for 31 years and spent the last 10 years at the DEAP in Smithville, I retired in 2019. I am the widow of John B Outlaw and have lived in Smithville since 2008. I enjoy traveling with friends and family. I am committed to continue being active and working to help our community.

SHARON GILL BOARD MEMBER

Sharon Gill has been a widow since 2014 and was married to a beloved man for 36 years. She is a mother to an amazing son and grandson and a loved daughter-in-law. Sharon worked for 25 years for the Texas Attorney general as a legal assistant for the criminal law enforcement division and recently fully retired from a local Doctors office as a biller. At this time in her life, she is striving to help people in this community. So, she decided to join Samella Williams Angels Unaware Ministry to continue her purpose.

pattie montgomery               Board trusury

cyndee  johnson board secretary

Cyndee Johnson is married to her high school sweet heart of 30 years, mother of four amazing children, and has had the opportunity to educate the youth of Bastrop County for 25 years.  She strives to live a positive, healthy, and balanced life, and shares her strength with those around her to build a better community for us all.