Ann Ellen Williams
Ann Ellen Williams, age 86, of Cairo, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Countryside Healthcare in Bardwell, Ky.
She was born on March 31, 1939 to George Loree and Bernice Vivian (Walker) Harrison in Cairo, Ill.
Ann had previously resided in Bettendorf, Iowa and Boynton Beach, Fla.
She retired from Shawnee Development after 26 years of service. She had worked as an LPN at St. Mary’s Hospital in Cairo and later worked at Daystar Care Center also in Cairo and she had worked in private duty nursing in Florida and Illinois.
She loved her animals and being outside in her yard. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and the Altar Guild at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cairo.
She had attended Cairo Baptist Church in her early years. Ann had been married to Joe Edwin Williams of Cairo, Ill. Ann received her last rites on May 20, 2025 from Father Basilio Az Cuc.
Survivors include her sons, Geoffrey (Debbie) Williams and Robin Todd Williams; daughter, Laurie (William) Berry; eight grandchildren, Stephanie (Christopher) Drennan, Lauren (Kris) Dillman, Holly Williams, Haley Rae (Taylor) Daugherty, Taylor Shae (Chris) Spurlock, Amber Berry, Charlotte (Cody) Rust, and Jeffrey Berry; and 15 great-grandchildren; and the love of her life and most loyal companions, Gabe and Marley.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, May 28 at Mighty Rivers Regional Worship Center in Cairo with Rev. Larry Potts officiating.
Interment followed the service at Spencer Heights Cemetery in Mounds, Ill.
In lieu of flower, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to Shriners Hospital for Children and/or Mighty Rivers Regional Worship Center.
Crain Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements.