Ellen Jeanette Williams

Mrs. Ellen Jeanette Barber Williams, age 76, passed away on April 7, 2014 in Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born on November 9, 1937 to parents Clifton Barber and Ellen Crook Barber in Aransas Pass, Texas.

A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 10 A.M. at Cason Monk- Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Dr. Allen Reed officiating. Burial will take place following the service at Sunset Memorial Park.

Open visitation will take place from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Cason Monk-Metcalf. The family will receive guests from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Ellen Jeanette Williams is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 37 years, Thomas T. Williams, and sister Margaret Barber Redding.

She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Cox and husband Cam; son Gregory Williams and wife Stephanie; grandsons Travis Cox, Thomas Cox, Conner Williams; granddaughter Annemarie Williams; sister, Eileen Welch and husband Kermit; aunts, Eileen Vance and Eleanor Crook and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Jeanette was the epitome of a Southern Lady, especially to her family, friends, and her students. Jeanette taught Fredonia Hill Baptist Academy 3rd graders and kindergarteners. Former students would often light up when they saw her and give her big hugs when they met. She enjoyed being involved in community activities that promote studying and preserving local history. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Literati Study Club, and she loved to read about history, the old south and England. She and her friends participated in volunteer research that studied and preserved Nacogdoches Court Records from the beginning of the Republic of Texas. Even though she retired from teaching, she never stopped educating and enlightening herself and her grandchildren. Her main focus for 21 years was her grandchildren, and she took joy in everything they did. Jeanette appreciated and welcomed spring and could name each flower that bloomed and each bird that she saw. She was affectionately known as “Honey” to her children and grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Magnolia Court, John Rosco of Crown Home Health, her family of friends at DCI, Amy Stiller, and Lauri Lee for the excellent care they provided to Jeanette. Memorial donations may be offered to First Baptist Church, 411 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas, 75961.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, 75965. Online condolences may be offered to www.casonmonkmetcalf.com