Barbara Williams, age 90, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Pleasant View.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 21st at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home, with the Reverend Carolyn Lukasick officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. till service time Monday.
Barbara was born June 16, 1929 in Ottawa, Illinois, a daughter of George F. and Mary (Barry) Baker. She married Gerald Williams October 17, 1954 in Ottawa. He preceded her in death May 23, 2014. Surviving are her children, Tom Williams of Ottawa, Kathy (Robert) Vilven of Royal, IL, and Dan Williams of Ottawa; and grandchildren, Kim, Becky, Emily, Meggan, Corbin, Aoibheann, Katy, Alec and Sam; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, John Williams and a brother, Paul Baker.
Barbara was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles. The time most precious to her was that spent with family.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Barbara has been laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper.