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Mary Catherine "Kitty" Williams

Mary Catherine "Kitty" Williams obituary

Mary Williams Obituary

Williams, Mary Catherine Kitty (nee Jordan), born July 15, 1949, died June 17, 2013 of a broken heart. Beloved wife of the recently departed Joseph Lisle Williams, greatest mother and supporter of Kate Lisle (Brent) Wiley, Sarah Elizabeth Williams, Jordan Lisle (Jill) Williams and Margaret Mary (Chris) Saak; loving, sweet grandmother (Maw Maw) of Lydia and Molly Wiley; dear and true sister of the late Anne Ryan; dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. Born and raised in Good Counsel Parish in North County, Kitty touched the lives of so many who are all better for having called her their friend. Her own resiliency was taken for granted while she was with us because she lived to support those she loved, especially during tough times. The world has lost one tough, feisty and funny redhead. Services: A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 20th at 10am at Ascension Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr., Chesterfield, MO, 63005. For those wishing to make a donation in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the YMCA of Southwest Illinois, 1 Town Center Dr., Maryville, IL, 62062. Online guestbook at www.buchholzmortuary.com. A BUCHHOLZ Mortuary West Service.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2013.

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Diane Jacoby

July 13, 2013

Kitty was my dear friend of nearly 50 years. We shared so many precious moments. I remember the births of each of her incredible children, have fond memories of high school and beyond. She will remain in my heart always. And, when I'm down, I'll think of all the times that she made me laugh. Love to all her friends and family. She leaves us with a wonderful legacy. Onward!

Jane and Tim Walsh

June 23, 2013

Kitty was a friend through auction years and beyond. Tim and I were shocked to hear of her death on our return. Our prayers are with the whole family at this sad time

Karen Brown

June 21, 2013

I am very saddened to hear of the loss of Kitty. I was a close friend of Anne Ryan during college and many years after that. I knew Kitty and she was a vibrant, funny and kind woman. My prayers are with you all! "Brownie"

Beale Luebben

June 20, 2013

Kitty was a wonderful, funny, amazing lady who will be so missed by so very many. I loved her stories and how she made everyone feel as if they were a friend. Bless you Kitty for your legacy you will leave to all of us who knew you. Blessings and prayers to her children and grand children. Keep making them laugh Kitty!

Jack Wagner

June 20, 2013

Kitty was a great cousin, so much fun to be around, just when I thought she couldn't make me laugh any harder, she'd catch me in mid-drink with some other off the wall comment. Heaven got a good one on Sunday.

Edna Day

June 20, 2013

The first time I met Kitty (Jill's future Mother-in-law) I was nervous. She arrived at our home on Long Beach Island, we sat at our kitchen table together and we hit it off immediately. I love discussing real estate and Kitty was a wealth of knowledge, which she shared openly. That week we went to the Monmouth County Court House together, where kitty beamed with pride as she held the bible while her wonderful son was sworn into his dream job at the Prosecutors Office.

We only met a couple of times after that but it was enough for her to leave a lasting impression. It was obvious to all of us that she was very proud of her family and loved you all very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time and in the months going forward. We will be with you in spirit today and we will always think of Kitty fondly for the lovely and spunky lady who everyone adored. With deepest sympathy Edna and John Day

Pati Slay

June 20, 2013

Kitty was so much fun to be around, always smiling, joking, and laughing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

June 20, 2013

Meg, Chris, and all the Williams family, words cannot express how very sorry I am for your unbearably tragic loss. So inadequate an expression, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and help you find comfort.

Mary Hartman Rich

Anne Einspanier

June 19, 2013

Kate, I am so sorry to learn of your loss, and want to express my sincerest sympathies to you and your family. I hope it provides you some comfort to know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many during this time.

Judy Brown

June 19, 2013

I have know Kitty since we were both 17. I cannot imagine a world without her "spunk" and smile. Prayers to her family.

Mary Ann Graf

June 19, 2013

I still can't believe you are gone! I will miss your beautiful smile, your hearty laugh and your sense of humor. You are now at peace and that gives me comfort.

Erin Wisecarver

June 19, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Louise Matalonis

June 19, 2013

I only knew Kitty for a short while, but loved her energy, her humor, her kindness, she was a wonderful lady. She told me great stories about her family she loved them all SO very much, they were her life.
You will be missed. Louise

Aline Guzzo

June 19, 2013

I am so saddened by the death of Kitty. She was a friend when the family lived in NJ. Just got reacquainted a few years ago on Facebook. She was a light that made everyone shine. She will be dearly missed. Her family is in my prayers.

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