January 19, 2003

Myrtle Williams

ANNA, Ill. -- Myrtle Ora Williams, 87, of Anna died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Jonesboro Healthcare Center in Jonesboro, Ill. She was born April 30, 1915, in Pope County, daughter of Samuel and Anna Towns Bryan. In 1941, she married J.B. Lambert, who preceded her in death. She later married Elbert Williams in 1960. He died June 28, 1975...

ANNA, Ill. -- Myrtle Ora Williams, 87, of Anna died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Jonesboro Healthcare Center in Jonesboro, Ill.

She was born April 30, 1915, in Pope County, daughter of Samuel and Anna Towns Bryan. In 1941, she married J.B. Lambert, who preceded her in death. She later married Elbert Williams in 1960. He died June 28, 1975.

She was a retired registered nurse for the State of Illinois. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Anna and the Alumni Association of the St. Louis Jewish Hospital.

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Survivors include one son, Samuel Lambert of West End, N.C.; one daughter, Marilyn Mull of Anna; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters.

Friends may call at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Tim Sadler officiating. Burial will be in Anna City Cemetery.

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