Florence M. Williams, 92, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday March 29, 2018 at her residence. She was born on June 13, 1925 in Springfield to B. Franklin and Esther Miller Melton. Florence married James Williams on February 3, 1946 in Springfield and he preceded her in death on December 27, 1996.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her children: Carolyn (Tom) Kelley and James M. Williams and one granddaughter Kristen (fiancé Dakota Moser) Williams all of Springfield, two nieces: Phyllis Sparling and Debbie Buscher and two nephews Donnie and David Melton as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Harvey and Preston Melton, one niece Linda Niksch and one nephew Dennis Melton.
Florence worked at Allis Chalmers, Sangamo Electric and Hobbs before retiring from Southeast High School where she was known as the “cookie lady.” She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, birdwatching and camping and fishing throughout the Western part of the United States with her family. She was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan who loved watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune and playing with her corgi Levi. Florence was a member of Cherry Hills Baptist Church
The family will meet friends from 4:00pm-7:00pm Monday April 2, 2018 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street. A funeral service officiated by Jeff Nelsen will begin at 10:00am on Tuesday April 3, at Bisch and Son and burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be distributed to some of Florence’s favorite Mission Outreach Programs and please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com.
