Dorthy Ann Williams, 84, of Pocola, OK passed peacefully at home with her family on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Pocola. Dorthy was born March 15, 1928 in Ft. Smith, AR to Albert Lee & Elva (Howard) Beshears. She worked in Civil Service for 24 years and retired from the FAA Center in Oklahoma City after serving for 19 years. Dorthy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Donnie Beshears; son in law, Don DeSelms; grandson in law, Stephen Medley. Her love for her family and her faith is a legacy that her children and grandchildren cherish and value.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Edgar of the home; 2 daughters & son in law, Sherry & Randy Gunter of Ft. Smith, AR, Sally DeSelms of Pocola, OK; 4 sons & 2 daughters in law, Richard & Rennie Williams of Panama, OK, Randall & Karen Williams, David Williams, Daniel Williams all of Pocola, OK; 15 Grandchildren; 24 Great Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Williams of Pocola, Connie Cloud of Spiro, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Monday, April 30, 2012 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola, OK. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola. Pallbearers will be Richard Williams, Randall Williams, David Williams, Daniel Williams, Randy Gunter, Matthew Gunter.
Family visitation will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm.
I have known Dorthy since the 1960s, almost half a century. I never knew her to be anything other than friendly and cheerful at all times and to everyone. And her children all take after her in that way, especially Sherry and Sally, always friendly and cheerful to everyone, and always a pleasure to be around.
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