Born in 1941 in Lusk, Missouri, Theda lived most of her life in Southeast Missouri with several years in Central and Southern Illinois. She graduated in 1959 from Thomas W. Kelly High School as part of the second-ever graduating class from the school. Theda went on to work as an Administrative Assistant at local banks and law offices. She later became a Real Estate agent and enjoyed selling houses, being named the best-selling agent in her region multiple years in a row. In her later years, she was the owner of Parengo Coffee where she met many people with whom she loved to visit every day.
She enjoyed church services at First United Methodist Church, Miner Baptist Church, and Trinity Baptist Church in Sikeston, MO, as well as at First Christian Church in Salem, IL.
Theda is survived by her adoring husband Charles Larry Williams. They married in 1967 in Charleston, MO and thoroughly enjoyed their 54 years creating a family, traveling the world, and meeting lots of friends. She is also survived by her son Colby Williams, her daughter and son-in-law Camille and Jay Lancaster, and her grandchildren Madison, Annie, Chloe, Sam, Jax, and Lori Lancaster.
She is also survived by 2 brothers, Don and Cotton Gage and 1 sister, Mary Lou Bradley. Both parents and 5 siblings preceded her in death.
Join us for a celebration of Theda’s life at Parengo Coffee (Downtown Sikeston) on Friday, December 31, 2021 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.
Graveside services will be for immediate family only.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Williams family.
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