Joanna L. Williams' Obituary
Decatur- Joanna L. King-Williams, 48, passed away July 7th, 2014 at her residence.
Services to celebrate Joanna’s life will be 11:00 am Monday, July 14, 2014 at Life Changers Church 1305 East Prairie Street Decatur, IL 62526. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Association. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Joanna was born September 6, 1965 in Decatur, IL. Joanna worked as a cook for 10 years at Millikin University. She was a church member of New Salem Baptist Church. She loved spoiling her grandchildren and giving help to others out of the kindness of her own heart. She was known for her contagious smile, sense of humor and forgiving spirit. She will be dearly missed by all.
Cherishing her memories are her husband, Kevin Williams, sons, Glen (Camille) King of Decatur,IL; LeAlvin (Shardee) Pugh of Decatur, IL; Eric (Amber) Pugh of Decatur, IL; daughter, Tykesia (Taja) Young of Granite City, IL; brothers, Paul (Kay) King of Decatur, IL; Chris King of Decatur, IL; mother Elizabeth King of Decatur, IL; grandchildren, Micah, Nolan, Glen III, Amaya, Zoey, Aaliyah, Aubrey, Amani, Amiri, Ajai, Samaria, and Baby Bubba on the way; A host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Glen King, grandmother Louise Randall Holmes, brother Ronald King and granddaughter Samantha Young.
The family of Joanna L. King-Williams has entrusted the care of their loved one to Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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