Janet Scott Williams

Janet Scott Williams, 86, beloved wife of the late Jack H. Williams, died on November 7, 2014 at the Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson after a brief illness. Born in Nyack, NY, Mrs. Williams came to Baltimore to attend Goucher College where she met and married her husband. Throughout her life she taught at many of the area private schools and specialized in assisting those with learning challenges particularly dyslexia. She tutored children and adults both privately and in local tutoring programs. At the time of her death she was the instructor for tutors at the Dyslexia Tutoring Program in Baltimore. She pursued many interests and was a musician, a supporter of the arts, an athlete, an ardent political activist and a family historian. She served on various local boards including the Boys Latin School, the Naked Feet Dance Company, and Young Audiences. She is survived by her sister, Katherine Becque of Salisbury; her three children, Jennifer Williams, Robin Williams, and Bayard Williams all of Baltimore; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the Church of the Redeemer, 5603 N Charles St, Baltimore, 21212, on November 22nd at 11 AM. Janet requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to the Dyslexia Tutoring Program, 711 W. 40th St, #310, Baltimore, Md., 21211 or to the Church of the Redeemer Outreach Program.