Obituary of Evelyn M. Williams

Williams, Evelyn M. of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Union Court of St. Charles. She was 96 years old. Evelyn M. Nash was born on March 7, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Charles B. and Marie P. (Gerloch) Nash. She married Kenneth L. Williams on November 15, 1941; he preceded in her in death on December 19, 2015. Evelyn was as a gifted and talented seamstress working for Singer Sewing Center and retiring following many years of dedicated service. She was a faithful member of Calvary Memorial Episcopal Church and then St. John's Episcopal Church. Evelyn and her husband were both members of the Saginaw Retirees Travel Club. She enjoyed camping, traveling, bird watching, and her dog, Toby. Above all she loved and cherished her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are two sons: Kenneth C. (Susan) Williams and Richard L. (Patti) Williams; eight grandchildren: Scott O. (Dawn) Wallace, Sherri L. (Michael) Nixon, Stephanie A. (Jeffrey) Rowley, Matthew C. (Barbara) Williams, Laura A. (Derek) Barnes, Sarah M. (John) Dorr, Stephen M. (Maryann) Williams, and Amanda L. (Matthew) Southerland; sixteen great-grandchildren; four great-great granddaughters; a son-in-law, Thomas Smith; and a brother-in-law, Gerald (Doris) Williams. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol J. (Williams) Smith; a granddaughter, Melissa K. Williams; a grandson, Jason R. Williams; a great-grandson: Nicklas W. Barnes; and a sister, Arlene (George) McNish. FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Michael Hahn will officiate. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to a Charity of the Donor's Choice. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.