Alberta Willingham

Alberta Willingham entered eternal rest on February 18, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on November 14, 1942, in Prentiss, Mississippi to Albert Henry and Margaret Hepzibah (Riley) Holley.

Alberta is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Margaret Holley; her son, William "Bill" Andrews; her grandson, William Simmons; and her sister, Judy Sullivan.

Alberta leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 50 years, Patrick "Pat" Willingham; her daughter, Bonnie Strohl; her son, Richard Andrews and his wife Deborah; her sisters, Bebe Jones and Christy (Bruce) Johnson; and her brother, William "Bill" Holley.

Her grandchildren include Rhiannon (Cody) Duncan-Simmons, Justin Andrews, Joshua Andrews, Stephanie (Wendall) Bonvillan-Andrews, Daniel (Sara) Andrews, and Victoria Andrews.

Alberta was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Isaiah Duncan-Simmons, Maverick Duncan, William Andrews, Gavyn Andrews, Gabriella Bonvillan, Anastasia Bonvillan, Andre Mejia-Andrews, Isla Andrews, and Jovi Andrews, along with other loving family members and friends.

Alberta loved children and positively impacted countless young lives over the years while caring for them in her home.

She was a Wilton Certified Cake Decorator, a creative outlet she enjoyed for many years.

Alberta also loved meeting new people and was recognized for her success in sales, being awarded the Avon Presidents Club Award for top sales for eight years.

Visitation will begin at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, March 20, 2026, with a funeral service to be celebrated at 1:00 P.M. at Mission Park South Chapel. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.