Barbara Williams Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Barbara Williams of Kirksville, Missouri is shared. Barbara, born on August 16, 1937, passed away on October 16, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Williams to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emil Eskra and Gladys Eskra (Lowe); her husband Frank; her sister Helen Russell (Eskra); and her siblings-in-law, John J. Williams and Barbara Williams (Lipper).
She is survived by: her children, Patrick Williams (Lisa) of Kirksville, Vickie Torres (Rick) of Kirksville, Danny Williams (LaDonna) of Kirksville, John Williams (Kelly) of Fernandina Beach, Joe Williams (Michael Jacobs) of Bethlehem and Tim Williams (Maria) of Panama City, Florida; her grandchildren, Kelli Cash (Jesse), Rachel Roettger (Brian), Lindsey Williams, Joseph Williams (Renee Crilly), Anthony Sollars (Mary), Joseph Sollars, Katie Mendez (Luis), Matt Williams (Kristie), Chris Williams (Tamisha), Nick Williams (Chloe), Luke Williams (Madison Griffith) and Shane Williams (Sydney); her brother Frank Eskra (Joann); her niece Patty Teague; and her nephews, John Williams (Sally), Mark Eskra (Sandy), Todd Eskra (Muffet) and Mark Davis (Lisa). She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren.
A rosary was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church (716 E Washington St, Kirksville, MO 63501). A Mass was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 716 E. Washington Street, Kirksville, MO 63501.
