She was born on July 31, 1956, to Eugene and Elvina (Kane) Gardner in Chicago Heights, IL. On December 1, 2009, she married Paul Raymond Williams, Sr, in Benton, IL. Paul preceded her in death on November 23, 2015.
Rosa was a member of the American Legion Post 280 Ladies Auxiliary and the Benton Eagles. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a hard worker and would work multiple jobs to support her family. She enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, dancing, traveling to the Smokey Mountains, playing around on Facebook and playing games. Rosa was proud that she worked hard for her GED and taught herself how to use the computer. She would do just about anything for her loving children but had no problem speaking her mind and did not like to go shopping.
Rosa is survived by her loving children, David (Krystal) Sims of Van Buren, AR, Jennifer (Danny Odom) Hudetts of Benton, IL, Raymond Eugene Williams and Corrissa (Kenneth) Clark; many step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Kristine Brown; and numerous other family members and was loved by many.
She was preceded in death by parents, Eugene Lewis and Elvina Sophia Gardner; husband, Paul Raymond Williams, Sr; a sister, Eva Jean Biggs; and three brothers, Jack Gardner, Russell Gardner and Randy Gardner.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Pate Funeral Home.
Rosa’s wishes was for cremation to be held.
Memorials contributions may be made to Pate Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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