Helen A. Williams

Helen A. Williams
(November 8, 1927 – March 9, 2021)

Helen Ann Williams , 93, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 2:00 a. m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Charleston, IL.

A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. Su nday, March 14, 2021 in Glenwood Cemetery, (Section A) in Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Kevin Ray officiating. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Fune ral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Roy Vanderpool American Legion Post #81 or V.F.W. Post #4829 and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

Helen was born on November 8, 1927 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Gloyd and Margaret (Pancoast) Archey. She attended grade school in Shelbyville, high school in Lakewood for three years and returned to Shelbyville to graduate in the Class of 1945.  Helen married Max T. Williams on November 6, 1948.  She worked for P.R. Mallory’s in Pana, G.E. in Decatur and retired from Shelbyville Manor.  Helen was an avid bingo player and enjoyed watching game shows and the news.

Helen is survived by her children, Susan (Gary) Reynolds of Greenup, IL, Scott (Vicky) Williams of Shelbyville, IL and Doug (Debbie) Williams of Shelbyville, IL; son-in-law, Robert “Bob” Boarman of Shelbyville, IL; sister, Doris Rothrock of Shelbyville, IL; brother, Gary (Sandy) Archey of Clinton, IL; grandchildren, Todd (Lisa) Reynolds, Leisha (James) Nickerson, Rob (Martha) Boarman, Ed (Carrie) Boarman, Jodi (Rick) Allen, Derek Williams, Mike Williams, Zach (Shelby) Williams, Courtney Williams, Bryon (Kelsie) Graven and Brett Graven; 18 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Louise Lape Archey; husband, Max Williams; daughters, Sue Ann Williams in 1955 and Pam Boarman in 2017; son, Michael Williams in 1971; sister, Jan Bell; and brothers-in-law, Dean Rothrock and Charlie Bell.