Sharon Jessie Williams's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2026 in Pekin, Illinois

Sharon Jessie Williams

July 5, 1943 - May 12, 2026 (82 years old)

Pekin, Illinois

Sharon Jessie Williams's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2026 in Pekin, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes

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Sharon Jessie Williams

July 5, 1943 - May 12, 2026 (82 years old)

Pekin, Illinois

Sharon Jessie Williams Obituary

The world bids farewell to Sharon Jessie Williams of Pekin, Illinois, departing on May 12, 2026 at the age of 82. Sharon leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Antrim and Jesse Antrim (Tudor); and her brother Duane Antrim. She is survived by: her spouse Gene Cameron Williams, Jr.; her children, John Williams (Jodi) of Delavan, Gene Cameron Williams, III (Kelly) of Pekin and Sheri Bond (Jerry) of Pekin; her grandchildren, John Williams, Jr. (Lori), Travis Williams (Autumn), Austin Williams (Emily), Jason Williams, Tiffany Linder (Cody), Nick Williams, Erin Kister (Andrew), Joshua Fief and Jenifer Jolliff (Jerritt); and her brothers-in-law, Jess Williams of Tremont and Larry Williams (Judy) of Las Vegas. She is also survived by twenty great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory (500 N 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Glendale Memorial Gardens (18119 IL-9, Pekin, IL 61554).

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 1501 Howard Court, Pekin, IL 61554.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes



Fri

May 15

Visitation

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory
500 N 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554

Fri

May 15

Funeral service

10:30 AM

Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory
500 N 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554

Fri

May 15

Burial

11:30 AM

Glendale Memorial Gardens
18119 IL-9, Pekin, IL 61554

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