Betty Earlene (Wilson) Williams, 88, died June 9, 2014 at Riverview Health in Noblesville surrounded by her family. Born Nov. 17, 1925 in Cave City, Ark., she was the daughter of Gladys (Landers) and Guy Wilson.
She graduated in 1944 from Cave City High School where she met and married the love of her life, Roy Frank Williams on Dec. 24, 1947.
She will be remembered for her steadfast faith in Christ and her love for her family. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Anderson. She faithfully served through the years as a Sunday School teacher, secretary to the Ladies Auxiliary, church pianist, choir member and in any other capacity she was able for the furtherance of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
She was a homemaker who was guided by her faith in raising her children whom she loved and adored. She very much embraced being a grandmother and great-grandmother that always made herself available to them whenever possible.
She had many hobbies she enjoyed, including reading and writing poetry, quilting, sewing, gardening, canning, working cross-word puzzles, singing and playing the piano. She also enjoyed garage sales and traveling to family reunions.
Survivors include her daughters, Gail Von Holten, Karen (Larry) Pryor and Ginger (Randy) Higginbotham; grandchildren, Andy (Carrie) Seymour, Matt (Jessica) Higginbotham, Jennifer (Rod) English, Susan (Micah) Beckwith and Jonathan (Heather) Von Holten; great-grandchildren, Caden and Kelli Seymour; Michael, Jacob and Logan English; Ava, Owen and Leela Higginbotham; sister, Janet Brashers; sister-in-laws, Zadine Dishongh and Linda Wilson; many nieces, nephews and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Warren Dene Johnson; brother, Ted Wilson; son-in law, Robert Von Holten.
The family wishes to express its deepest appreciation to her home caregivers. They are most grateful to Dr. Thomas Miller, and all of the 3-West and TCU nurses and techs at Riverview Health for the most recent care.
Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. June 12 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville. Funeral services are 10 a.m. June 13 at the funeral home with Gary Woodring officiating. Burial followed at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Landmark Baptist Church, 1924 W. Cross St., Anderson, 46011 and Riverview Health Foundation, 395 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, 46060.
