Alberta J. Williams, 96, passed away at 5:45 am on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon. She was born on June 13, 1926, in Alton, the daughter of the late Albert and Susie (Ducommon) Schott. She married Marshall L. Williams on June 14, 1944, in Edwardsville, and he preceded her in death on March 6, 2014. Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law: Becky Johnson of Jacksonville, Illinois, Debbie and Tom Burke of Iuka, Mississippi, Lisa Williams of Bethalto, Shelly and Jeff Waters of Bethalto, two sons, and a daughter-in-law: Leonard Williams of Wood River, Orville “Boogie” and Linda Williams of Frederick, Illinois, a daughter in law: Kay Williams of Wood River, fifteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
A homemaker, Alberta worked for a few years in the cafeteria at East Alton – Wood River High School. She was formerly a Sunday school teacher at Brown Street Baptist Church before becoming a member at 1st Baptist Church in Bethalto. She loved attending church and reading her Bible. Her hobbies included gardening, sewing, and cooking.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son: Leslie Williams, a grandson: Craig Burke, two sisters: Dixie and Nadine, and two half brothers.
In celebration of her life, visitation will be from 10 am until the time of services at 11 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Pastor Brandon Metcalf will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.
An online guestbook is available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
