Shirley V. Williams

  Shirley V. Williams, a beloved wife, mother, Grammer, and Great Grammer, went home on Sunday, October 21, 2012.

  Shirley was born at home on June 1, 1924, in Lawrence, Indiana. She attended Purdue University, where she met the love of her life, her husband of 68 years, Fred Williams. After Fred joined the Army Air Force, she traveled to Victoria, Texas, to pin on his wings upon his graduation from flight school. They were married in her parents home in Indiana, while Fred was on leave in 1944.  

  Shirley, Fred and their three children moved to Weatherford in 1962. Shirley retired as a teacher from WISD. Her natural ability to teach special students with a firm and loving hand was a blessed gift which she shared with her students with joy, a positive attitude and her wonderful laugh. 

  Shirley was a member of the Parker County Home Extension for over 50 years and was a active member of the WISD Retired Teachers Association for many years. She will be remembered for her loving and tender heart, her great laugh and her love and dedication to her family.  

  The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to many family friends, the caregivers, Arbor House and Dr. James B. Newton.

Survivors:
Husband of 68 years, Fred Williams
Daughters, Diana Hays and Husband, Nick
                    Karen Henckell and husband, Ted
Son, Wayne Williams and wife, Judy
Six Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren
Brother, Don VanSickle
Sister, Jean Berry
 
  Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Greenwood Community Cemetery. Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in memory of Shirley to Happy Hills Farm in Granbury or the Pythian Home in Weatherford.