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.
