Brenda Williams

Brenda Williams obituary, Chicago, IL

Brenda Williams

Brenda Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Brenda Williams (Matthews, Kirk) 61, longtime resident of Martinsville, IN passed away April 3, 2025. Devoted daughter of Mary Kirk (Powers); beloved wife of Garner "Lee" Williams Jr.; loving mother of Sandy (Nicholas) Ludwig, Mark (Rachel) Matthews, Roger Matthews, Carly Williams, and Jacob Williams; cherished grandmother of Ava, Anneliese, Aiden, and Nicholas Ludwig and Joseph and Johnathan Matthews; dearest sister of Brigitte (Joseph) Grigat; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved cat, "Earl."
Brenda was preceded in death by first husband Joseph A. Matthews and her father Harold Kirk.
Brenda enjoyed shopping, gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, and crafts. She cherished caring for her indoor plants and taking car rides to get her most enjoyed coffee. Most of all, she adored time spent with her family. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all who knew her.
The family will receive friends at Central Chapel, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60638 on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:00 Noon in the funeral home chapel. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
Please visit BRENDA WILLIAMS BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. Info., 773 581 9000
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