Geraldine “Gerry” Williams, age 91, of Rochester, Michigan, passed away May 13, 2018. She was born in Los Angeles, California on March 23, 1927. Gerry attended U.C.L.A. and studied foreign language. She was married to Don Jerry Williams on September 21, 1947. Gerry had a career in the film industry and education, at a time she also worked as a medical secretary. She was a member of the Screen Actors Guild and had a passion for her family, art, animals, as well as sewing. Gerry is survived by her children, Erin (Gary) Hanson, Trenton Williams, and Kevin (Janet) Williams; her grandchildren, Logan (Sarah) Hanson, Cody (Jennifer) Hanson, Cameron (Desiree) Hanson, Brooke (Thomas) Kline, Heather Williams, Sean (Chelsea) Williams, and Marisa Moreno; her great grandchildren, Ronan Hanson, Isla Hanson, Caelen Kline, Addison Kline, Tabitha Kline, Henry Kline, Calab Williams, Liliana Moreno, and Justin Moreno; and her sister, Karen Morgan.
“Gerry went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was proceeded in death by her husband and love of her life for 60 years, Don Jerry Williams. Gerry was a talented Hollywood actress in the 40's. She sang on the radio where she met Don Jerry. She was also a highly accomplished watercolor artist, a wonderful seamstress, and was also proficient in foreign language, having studied at UCLA. She was a favorite home economics teacher who was fortunate enough to keep in touch with many of her students decades later.
Most of all, she gave everything she had to be a great Mom. Her favorite times were spent with her family and traveling across the U.S. and Canada with her grandsons. They were a constant source of love and pride, and always tried to keep her laughing and experiencing so many great times. She was adored by her family and friends.
One of her favorite hobbies was Facebook and researching things on the Internet. She made many friends in her Waltonwood Senior Community as well as on-line. We were always amazed on how she was able to find and connect with people, some of them not having spoken to her in 60+ years! She was also one of the smartest people you could ever meet. Gerry loved animals and had a heart for rescue dogs, and supported rescue organizations.
She will be highly missed by her family, friends and all who knew and loved her, and cared for her during her later years. We know that she and Jerry are probably once again wowing the heavenly crowd with a romantic duet performance of "Someone To Watch Over Me" right at this very moment!”
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