Emma Lou Williams Obituary
We bid farewell to Emma Lou Williams of Olmsted, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 14, 2024 at the age of 90. Emma Lou touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Emma Lou departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Emma Lou. Though Emma Lou may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Manus and Etta Manus (Gurley); her husband Rev. Paul Eugene Williams; her son Kenneth Williams; and her son-in-law Wayne.
She is survived by: her daughters, Arlene Underwood (Anthony) and Brenda Neely (Wayne); and her grandchildren, Clarissa Ralls (Tim), Adrienne DeWitt (John), Anthony Underwood (Crystal), Vicky DeWitt (Justin), Charity Neely-Phaneuf (Shawn) and Wayne Neely, Jr.. She is also survived by 32 great-grandchildren; 20 great great-grandchildren.
