of Searcy, AR
January 28, 1930 - October 12, 2013
Lilly Elizabeth Williams, 83 was born to Allan and Della Bowman Warren on January
28, 1930 in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas and passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Searcy, Arkansas.
Mrs. Williams was a home maker and also worked for several years as a Realtor in Searcy. She was a graduate of Harding University where she met her husband William ''Bill'' Williams. After they graduated they moved to Kentucky where Mr. Williams attended graduate school. In 1954 they returned to Searcy where Mr. Williams taught at Harding University for 39 years.
Mrs. Williams had three great loves, her family, her church family and quilting.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband of 61 years, William 'Bill'' Williams, two sons, Steve Williams (Susan) of McAllister, Texas, Skip Williams of Galveston, Texas, two daughters, Lynn Bradshaw (David) of Amarillo, Texas, Jane Scheenen (Ruud) of Seattle, Washington, six grandchildren, Ryan Williams, Bethany Daniel, Matt Bradshaw, Erin Bradshaw, Luke Bradshaw, Hannah Bradshaw, two great-grandchildren, Noah Daniel, Liam Daniel, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be Monday October 14, 2013 from 7 pm 9 pm at the College Church of Christ in Searcy. Funeral Services will be at the church at 2 pm Tuesday, October 15, 2013 with James Woodroof officiating. Internment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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7 Condolence(s)
Genice Long
Friday, January 3, 2014
Bill, Steve, Skip, Lynn & Jane,
I am so sorry that I had not heard about Lill before today.
She was such a huge influence on my life, and I loved her very much.
Sammy & I will be keeping you all in our prayers.
I know that she's with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ now, tho, so I'm happy for her.
God bless & keep you all,
Genice
Patti and Jim Curtis
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Dear Williams Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of beloved Lil. I remember her as always having a smile upon her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Jim and Patti
jana walker
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
BILL and family your mom was a sweet lady . i am praying for you all
Barbara & Rodger Duncan
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
I read about Lill's death this morning in the newspaper and was so stunned and sad to think my old friend and mentor has passed on. I wrote a blog about her in 2009 and think it is still appropriate. I put it on facebook in her memory.
My prayers are with the family.
Susan Pryor Hodges
Monday, October 14, 2013
Dear Williams Family,
I am so sorry that we won't be able to be with you to participate in the celebration of Lil's life..especially for Mom and to get to hug each of you. I was telling someone today about your dear sweet wife and mom...She was always so interested in what I was doing and was eager to pray for whatever need I had at the time. I appreciate so much the love and care she has shown mom in the past few years. Two months ago at Jody's funeral, I spoke to your mom (and you Dr. Williams) about an event long, long ago.. when Jody broke into your house. It always amazed me how your parents always acted as if it never happened... such love and generosity of spirit! I thanked them again. What a blessing to know your precious Lil and there truly will be a huge hole left just across the street and the hedge from mom's house by her absence from us.
God bless you all and know you are in our prayers now and in the days ahead.
love, Susan
I Thess. 4:13+
Tami Lawyer Bounds
Monday, October 14, 2013
Dear Williams Clan - This dear lady treated me as one of her own. I think she did that with all of her children's friends. It was a natural process for her. Our histories are permanently linked - Lilly and Bill attended Harding with Doug Lawyer and Charla Cranford - my parents. Charla and Lilly worked together in the library. The 2 words Mum used to describe Lilly: Kind and Funny. Isn't this the Lilly that we all knew and loved?! Moving forward with happiest of memories, love for her and her family - having a special relationship with all 4 children at different stages of my life - all treasured memories. May peace transform your sorrow as Lilly is now safely Home. Sending so much love to all of you - Tami Lawyer Bounds
Leona Carruth
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Lynn to you and your family, as well as your dad and the other members of the Williams family, we send our heartfelt sympathy in the death of your mom, Lilly Elizabeth Williams. As I mentioned to you during our scrapbooking sessions, David had your dad for chemistry during our time at Harding. Families are very precious. May God wrap His arms about you and comfort you in the days ahead. Love, Leona and David Carruth, Amarillo, Texas