Cherolyn J. "Cherry" Williams

Cherolyn J. "Cherry" Williams, age 78, of Lebanon, and formerly of Trenton, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 19, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, a daughter of the late Robert Wendell and Roxie Faye (nee Johnston) Williams.

Cherry is survived by her loving daughter, Hilary Williams of Lebanon and brother, Michael (Joy) Williams of Shelbyville.

Cherry was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, John and Edna Mae (nee Campbell) Williams and Lee and Letha (nee O'Neill) Johnston.

A proud 1965 graduate of Wesclin High School, Cherry went on to earn her degree from Eastern Illinois University. She dedicated her career to education, teaching English and French at Central Community High School in Breese before retiring in 2003. Known for her kindness and warmth, Cherry left a lasting impression on her students and colleagues alike.

Cherry was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in O'Fallon. Outside of her work and church, she was a woman of many joys, an avid reader, a talented knitter, and a lover of board games and houseplants. She cherished travel, especially cruises, and delighted in exploring the world through its cuisines. Cherry was well known for her quick wit and playful sense of humor, always ready with a joke or a lighthearted prank.

A memorial service will be Friday, November 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Pastor Tom Dawson officiating.

Visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2025, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, or the First Baptist Church O'Fallon and will be received at the visitation or by mail at Moss Funeral Home, 105 S. Main St. Trenton, IL 62293, who is serving the family.