Cathy Ann Williams

Cathy Ann Williams obituary

Cathy Ann Williams

Cathy Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort on Sep. 12, 2025.

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Cathy Ann Williams, 60, of West Frankfort passed away on Friday September 12, 2025 in Herrin Hospital at 3:50am.

She was born on September 8, 1965 in Franklin County, Illinois to Arthur and Mary (Allen) Garner.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters Jessica and Donna.

She is survived by her sons Joey (Rhonda) Williams and Josh Williams all of West Frankfort; brothers Artie Garner and John Garner both of West Frankfort; 3 sisters Rosemary Joplin, Betsy Wininger, and Lynn Garner all of West Frankfort, and 4 grandchildren.

It was Cathy's wishes to be cremated with no services held.

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