Shirley Williams Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shirley Williams (Benton, Illinois), who passed away on October 7, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Williams to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Harben and Marie Harben (Carter); her husband Joe Williams; her children, Patti Lewis and Jon Williams; her grandson Jon Michael Hammer; her sisters, Pat Champion (Don) and Doris Rogers (Bill); and her sister-in-law Jane Harben.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Williams Hammer of Springfield and Larry Williams (Joann) of Mt. Vernon; her daughter-in-law Lynne Williams of Herrin; her grandchildren, Grant Hammer (Jennifer), Jordan Hammer (Stephanie), Jenna Lewis Moore (Chuck), Tom Williams (Betsy), John Williams (Ahrum), Elizabeth Williams Busenbark (Adam) and Cole Williams (Paige Diuguid); her great grandchildren, Cam Hammer, Josie Hammer, Riley Hammer, Rory Hammer, Arabella Moore, Jason Williams, Jillian Busenbark, Alexandria Busenbark, Ellie Busenbark and Dante Busenbark; her brother Richard "Dick" Harben; her nephews, Richard Harben and Greg Harben (Beth); and her niece Ann Marie Carr. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in memory of Shirley may be made to the Benton Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry and will be accepted at the funeral home.
