She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Bertha Chick. She is survived by her husband of over 57 years, Jon Gary Williams, La Vergne, TN; daughter, Sherra (Tim) Taylor; Nashville, TN; son, Brian (Cindy) Williams, La Vergne, TN; granddaughter, Lori Beth Taylor, Nashville, TN; grandsons, Jeff Taylor, Brentwood, TN; Adam Williams and Cade Williams, La Vergne, TN; sister, Alice (Don) Nix, Kingston Springs, TN; twin brother, Bob Chick, Bryant, IL; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.
Betty was born on July 3, 1939, in Metropolis, Illinois but spent most of her life in La Vergne, Tennessee. She was a member of the La Vergne Church of Christ where she supported her minister husband and served as a secretary for many years. Most recently, she was a member of the Gilroy Church of Christ. Betty epitomized kindness and unselfishness. She was a dedicated friend and a loving mother and grandmother with a fun sense of humor.
Visitation and the funeral will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home, 5350 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN. Visitation is on Sunday, July 7, 2019, 2:00-6:00pm. The funeral service is on Monday, July 8, 2019, 2:00 pm. The burial will immediately follow the service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the Jon Gary and Betty Williams Endowed Academic Scholarship at Freed-Hardeman University. (https://give.fhu.edu/endowedscholarships) In the appropriate box, please list the Jon Gary and Betty Williams Endowed Academic Scholarship. To leave thoughts or memories, visit www.roselawnfh.com.
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