Karen Williams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Karen Williams, 69, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of the Miami Valley. She was born on April 25, 1944 in Gallipolis to the late James and Edith Nibert. Karen retired from Medway Elementary after teaching for over 30 years. She continued to serve as a substitute teacher, was a member of Forest Valley Free Will Baptist Church, and was an avid golfer and reader. Karen is survived by her two sons, Matthew of Springfield, Jason (Lisa) of Catawba; four grandchildren, Eric, Kiefer, Tiersa, Caleb; brothers-in-law Lee and Donald (Mary); sisters-in-law Janet Edwards and Renae (Steve) Willis; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence (Edwin) Williams Jr., whom she married on July 11, 1970; two sisters, Sharon Miller and Janet Sullivan, and sister-in-law Doris Shotts. Visitation will be 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, followed by a funeral service at Forest Valley Free Will Baptist Church, 1821 Troy Road, Springfield with Pastors Dale Wallace and Charlie Crider officiating. Burial will be on Thursday, at February 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm in Fairmount Cemetery, Jackson. Adkins Funeral Home is assisting Karen’s family with her final wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen’s name to the Forest Valley Free Will Baptist Church or to the ALS Association, Central and Southern Ohio Chapter. www.adkinsfunerals.com

Karen Williams

April 25, 1944 - February 8, 2014

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