"Judi, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure you remember me, as we went to school since kindergarten at Torrence together. I remember you and your mom very well. She worked at George Washington and my kids went to school there, so I had the pleasure of talking to her frequently. May God and good will be with you at this time, and always, to help you get through the days ahead. Deanne Burchett Huston"
In loving memory of
Frances "Fran" Williams
February 14, 2006
Frances Eleanor Williams, 66, of Keokuk, died at 6:40 PM Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at Keokuk Area Hospital.
Mrs. Williams was born August 13, 1939 in Green City, Missouri, the daughter of Fay E. and Gracie May Gray Bachman. She married James B. Williams on December 5, 1958 in Keokuk, Iowa. He survives. She lived in Keokuk since 1959. She had been a telephone operator and then worked as a secretary for Keokuk Community School District, retiring in 1997.
She was a member of the Nazarene Church and Keokuk Business and Professional Women. In 1975 she wrote a book, Keokuk, The Way We Were. She loved quilting and crafts and enjoyed Rand Park and girls' softball.
She is survived by her husband, James B. Williams of Keokuk; a son, Craig A. Williams and his wife, Penny, of Keokuk; a daughter, Judith A. Easdon and her husband, Jerry, of Hollister, Missouri; six grandchildren, Suzanne and Samuel Williams, Makayla, Hannah, Jesse and Zack Easdon; and a sister, Blanche Long and her husband, Terry, of Keokuk.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Dorothy Predmore.
Funeral services were Friday, February 17, 2006 at DeJong's Funeral Home in Keokuk with Rev. Preston Smith officiating. Burial followed at Hickory Grove Cemetery north of Keokuk.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Fran's name to Society for PSP, Inc., and mailed to Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road S906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031-9942 or left at the funeral home.
Tributes
"Judy and Family, Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Fran was the sweetest, and a very strong woman I knew. She was a great coach in softball while in grade school and a funny, girl scout leader,plus an all around lady. I will miss her. She was very special to my kids in grade school and always thought the world of my son Jesse who is now a great basketball player in college, that she told would be awesome some day. Our prayers are with you . God Bless you and your family . Renita Galbreath Hill & Family"
"We are so sorry to hear of Frans death. If we were not in Canada nothing would keep us away from her service. Fran was a wonderful bright spot in our time in Keokuk. When we moved there we were looking over grade schools and our children fell in love with her, they wanted to go to Washington because of her. We had many wonderful years of involvement with her at Washington and grew to love her very much. Her wonderful wit, smile and loving concern for others were a great gift. As I read her obit I could remember many stories she told me about her grandchildren and how much wonderful joy they provided her. We send our love, prayers and thanks to the family for wonderful memories! The Percells"
"Our prayers are with you and all the family with the lost of Frances. I know it's been so many years since I have seen her but she has been in our thoughts."
"So sorry for your loss. We send our sympathy and prayers. Sherry, Scott, and Blake Jones"
"We will miss Fran greatly. She was a wonderful person and a true friend in BPW. Her laughter, wit and willingness to jump in and help was a joy to everyone who knew her. On behalf of the Keokuk BPW we offer our deepest sympathy to her family. "
"So sorry to hear about Frances. Has been along time since I have seen her.Just found out that she was sick. I know my mom Wilma would want to come to the funeral but she is in the nursing home and unable to come. So our prayers are with your family and if the weather is good my sister and I will try to make it down there."