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Williams, Jean M.
Jean M. Williams, 88, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Heritage Nursing & Rehabilitation in Cedar Rapids following extended illness. Funeral Services will be held at
10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall, with the Rev. Steven Rempfer officiating. Interment: St. Stephen's Lutheran Cemetery near Atkins. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the church.
A memorial fund has been established.
Jean was born Dec. 13, 1920, at Stone City to Lee and Loretto (Foarde) Kell. On Feb. 27, 1943, she was united in marriage with Raymond Williams in Atkins.
Jean was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where she enjoyed fellowship in the Tabitha Society, Lamplighters and Leisure Club. She enjoyed playing cards, knitting and quilting.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond of Newhall; her daughters, Ruth (Larry) Shannon of Hiawatha, and Kay Williams of Dumfries, Va.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Fair; three brothers; and one sister.
Phillips Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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