Barbara Bernice Williams

Barbara Bernice Williams obituary

Barbara Bernice Williams

Barbara Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Inc. - De Soto on Nov. 16, 2025.

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Barbara Bernice Williams was born in De Soto on October 9, 1935 a daughter to Preston and Alma (nee Belcher) Williams. She died at Hillcrest Care Center in De Soto on November 15, 2025 at the age of 90. She is survived by one daughter Nancy Moore, De Soto; four sons: Michael (Karen) Williams, Festus, Gerald "Jerry" Williams, De Soto, Tim Williams, De Soto and Shawn (Alex Young) Williams, St. Louis; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Gerald Gene Williams; one son Patrick Williams; a son in law W. G. Moore; one sister Alma Rainwater and eight brothers: Ralph Williams, Pat Williams, Herb Williams, David Williams, Mike Williams, Bob Goff, Harry Goff and Olden Goff. Bernice had retired from the De Soto Wal-Mart store after working there for 36 years.

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