Josephine Williams Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Josephine Williams (Schenectady, New York), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Josephine left this world on February 6, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lettishie Newton and Thomas Simms; her husband Roger E. Williams; and her siblings, Stanley Simms, Donald Simms, Randal Simms, Anthony Simms and Bernadette Way.
She is survived by: her siblings, Mary Moore and Stephen Simms (Cindy); her daughters, Debra Swartz (Larry) and Jean Madia (Sammy); her grandchildren, Rebecca Swartz (Caroline Quinn), Jenna Swartz, Danielle Madia and Stephen Madia (Paula); and her great grandchildren, Olivia Goodman, Stephen Madia, Jr., Milani and Luciano Madia. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made in remembrance of Josephine to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, and/or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P. O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.
