BENTON — Marietta “Rita” Williams 77, of Benton passed away at 8:05 P.M. Thursday March 17, 2016 in Fairview Nursing Center in DuQuion.
She was born January 17, 1939 in Sesser, IL the daughter of Brooks and Marie (Kirkpatrick) Parkinson.
Marietta married Kenneth Williams on June 3, 1957 and they shared 58 years of marriage together.
She retired from Kroger in West Frankfort and had also worked at the Kroger stores in Benton and DuQuoin. She was a member of the Bear Point Free Will Baptist Church in Sesser and was a born-again Christian and professed her faith in Jesus Christ.
Marietta enjoyed her many years of work at Kroger and the many friends she made there. She also enjoyed being at home and camping and gardening.
She is survived by her husband Kenneth Williams of Benton, two sons Kenneth Williams of Victoria, TX, and Terry Williams of Benton, IL. 4 Granddaughters Leah Wright of Murphysboro, Rachel (Tyson) Hawks of Florida, Kristen (Bruce) Meskil of Sandoval, and Sarah (Josh) Anderson of Odin, One Grandson Drew Williams of Benton. Three Great Granddaughters Ava Hawks, Gracie Meskil and Mara Williams, Two Brothers Ray (Donna) Parkinson and Daniel (Cynthia) Parkinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Warren Parkinson and Noel Parkinson, and one sister Ailene Bays.
Funeral services will be on Monday March 21, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the Bear Point Freewill Baptist Church in Sesser, with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Monday March 21, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at 1:00 P.M. at the church. Entombment will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Bear Point Freewill Baptist Church in Sesser, envelopes will be available at the church.
Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is in charge of the arrangements.
For more information go to our website at www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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