Emma Williams, 89, of Woodlawn died 9:27 a.m. Sept. 12, 2005, at Nature Trail Healthcare Center in Mt. Vernon.

She was a cook for Woodlawn Grade School for several years.

Mrs. Williams was born Aug. 3, 1916, in Johnston City to William Toney and Amanda (Beard) Flanagan.

She married Clifford Williams Feb. 1, 1932, in Effingham; he preceded her in death April 1, 1975.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Mt. Vernon. James McKenzie will officiate. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.

Mrs. Williams is survived by three daughters, Evelyn Davis and husband Gene of Mt. Vernon, Delores "Dodie" Sheridan and husband Gerald of Mt. Vernon and Leota Etheridge of Woodlawn; two sons, Buck Williams and wife Sherry of Woodlawn and Harold Lee "Butch" Williams and wife Linda of Mt. Vernon; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Fred and Bob Toney; two sisters, Edna Woodward and Cleo Rose; and two sons-in-law, Dennis Minor and Heavy Etheridge.

Mrs. Williams was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America, the Woodlawn Rebekah Lodge, Woodlawn Christian Church and the Senior Citizens Circle of the church.

She taught all her grandkids how to drive. She loved to cook for family and friends and was always ready to go anywhere they wanted to take her.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 for further information.

Source: Register-News
Date: September 14, 2005
Submitted by: Robert W. Loman