Jessie M. Williams, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at
St. Francis Hospital.
Born October 16, 1933 in Moral Township, she was the daughter of George William
Abel and Nealie Augusta (Willis) Abel.
She married Harlan M. Williams on November 2, 1952, and he preceded her on January 22, 2007.
Survivors include 4 sons- Jeffrey H. Williams (wife Connie) of Rushville, Donald Lee
Williams of Shelbyville, Ted A. Williams (wife Annie) of Shelbyville, Thomas R. Williams of Shelbyville; 2 daughters- Susan K, Williams of Shelbyville, Janice A. Herzberg (husband David) of Raleigh, North Carolina; 9 grandchildren- Kyle D. Williams, Christopher A. Williams, Lindsay N. Pile, Courtney A. Hankins, Brittany Herzberg, Bradley Herzberg, Emily Scott, Kylee Scott, Ali Huff; and 14 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, a grandson Craig M. Williams, and 9 brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Williams was a lifelong resident of this area, and was a home maker. She had previously been employed as a teller at Wanamaker Bank and as a cashier at Wheatley's Market in Wanamaker for several years.
She graduated from Moral Township High School and was a member of Fairview Community Church.
Jessie enjoyed sewing, baking, raising flowers and gardening, watching game shows on TV, and working word search puzzles.
Funeral services will be 12:00 noon on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road.
Burial will be in London Cemetery.
Friends may call on Friday morning from 10:00 am until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the donor's favorite charity, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
