Funeral services for Erma “Ellen” Williams, 89, Eudora, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be in Eudora City Cemetery.
Mrs. Williams died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Medicalodges Eudora.
She was born October 25, 1931, in Hackett, Arkansas, the daughter of Sherman and Leedia Mae Bearden Cannon.
Mrs. Williams worked as an assembler for King Radio and later worked part time at Casey’s General Store as a cashier. She enjoyed crocheting and bird watching. In her younger years she enjoyed playing the accordion.
She married Chester Junior Williams on September 5, 1949 in Ozark, Arkansas. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Ronney Williams of Eudora; a brother, Dean Cannon and wife June of Eudora; grandchildren, Trina Goss of Topeka, Amanda Baldwin of Oskaloosa, Andrew Williams of Olathe; great grandchildren, Samuel, Lilly, Emma, and Sara.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 5 siblings.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday.
Ron, Trina, Amanda and Andrew,
I just heard, April 8th, that your Mom/Grandma passed away. I’m so sorry for your loss.
She was a sweet lady.
I got to know her the last several years at Medicalodge.
This last year has been so hard on families…
May she rest in peace.
Dear Grandma,
I am glad the Lord to you when he did. You did not deserve to be in the home isolated from your loved ones any longer. You are reunited with Grandpa Chester.
This last year was so unfair to us all.
Im glad I got to see you for the first time in a year a few weeks ago.
Like I said then, Ill see you soon
It was as a honor to know Ellen and her grandson and granddaughter are her legacy. She will be very missed by all.
My deepest sympathy for all the family. Ellen unique in every way loving, kind, a joy to know. Loved her family so much. She made this world a better place for all who knew her. Ron, Amanda, Andrew so sorry for your loss.
Ronney, Your mom was a hoot to work with though I could tell she pulled no punches and told just what was on her mind. Working with her was fun and I enjoyed the brief interaction we had many years ago around the time you also worked at King.
Ronney so sorry to see where your mother has passed. Enjoyed working with her for many years at King Radio. Knew her for many years. You have great memories to cherish of your mother. Think of you and keeping you in my prayers. Marlene McCoy Bendon