Marie Williams
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Marie Williams (Pointer), aged 84, passed away on July 15, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born October 18, 1939, in Muhlenburg, Kentucky, Marie devoted her life to the care and comfort of others, both as a cherished family member and through her professional career as a caregiver.
Marie's career spanned several decades, beginning with caring for children and later as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Colonades Nursing Home. She concluded her career providing private in-home care for the elderly, where she continued to make significant impacts on the lives of those she served.
Beyond her professional life, Marie enjoyed watching the Cardinals with Greg, shopping, caring for her family, and spending quality time with Gerald and their grandchildren, they were the light of her life! Her daily conversations with her sister, Peggy, often revolved around recounting episodes of their favorite soap operas, particularly "The Young and the Restless."
Marie is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Gerald Williams; her son, Greg Williams; her daughter, Tina Besserman (Jerry); grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Jacob Williams (Amanda) and their daughters Kayleigh, Abby, and Bella; Jesse Williams (Tara King) and their daughter Summer; Joshua Lievens (Brittany) and their daughters Emily, Elizabeth, and Ellie; Matthew Stanley (Sarah) and their sons Gannon and Holden. She is also survived by her sisters, Peggy Levart and Flossie Knight, and her brother, Johnny Pointer (Karen) and many sister’s and brother in laws, nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Cordie Pointer; her son, Kevin Williams; daughter, Karen Miller; and her brothers, Kenneth, Dencil, Cecil, Ruby and Shelby Pointer.
A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 20th at 11:00 a.m. followed by a service at noon at Grace East Church, located at 4701 State Route 111, Pontoon Beach, IL 62040, which is also assisting the family during this time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mission 1:11 at Grace East Church, in memory of Marie's lifelong dedication to caregiving and her community. Marie's legacy of love, care, and compassion will be cherished and remembered by all who knew her.
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home
