Margaret "Joan" Williamson

Born in December 1934 in Goshen, Indiana, Joan lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, her brother Jack, and her parents, John and Connie Wainwright. She is survived by her brother, Mark (Drez), her seven children, Barb (Duane), Connie (Dan), Bob (Lisa), Jody (Jessie), Rick (Veronica), Tina (Will), and Tami (Greg). She is also survived by her thirteen grandchildren, Bryan, Elizabeth, Carolyn, Matt, Megan, Kelsie, Kevin, Amanda, Drevin, Gage, Joel, Quinn, and Emily, and twelve great-grandchildren, Nora, Charlotte, Clark, Caroline, Derek, Devin, Blaine, Corbin, Molly, Mary, Jack, and Axel, all of whom were blessed by her love and guidance.

A dedicated member of Anderson Mill Baptist Church for over 50 years, Joan expressed her faith through both word and action. She had a lifelong passion for caring for children—serving in overseas orphanages, fostering children, and later directing the church daycare.

During her husband’s distinguished military career and throughout their retirement, Joan and her family traveled the world, embracing new cultures and communities. In 1974, she was honored as Military Wife of the Year for her humanitarian work with international adoption in Korea.

Gifted with her hands and her heart, Joan loved sewing, quilting, knitting, and crocheting. Over the years, she made hundreds of baby blankets—each one a testament to her generosity, creativity, and care.

Joan’s legacy of love, faith, and service will live on in every life she touched.

She requested that donations be made to:

Promise Home Honduras

promisehome.net/give

PO Box 9433

Springfield, Illinois 62791

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1st at 3:00 pm at Anderson Mill Baptist Church located at 10633 Lake Creek Parkway, Austin, Texas 78750