Deborah K. Williams

Deborah Kay Williams

Age 69, of AuGres, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home. Deborah was born in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on December 14, 1956, to the late William and Joan (Langdon) Stilson. She spent much of her early years being raised in St. Helen, Michigan, and remained in the area following high school. Deborah obtained an associate's degree in child development. She was a resident of St. Helen, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and as of the last ten years she was in AuGres. Deborah married Russell Williams, and the two of them had the opportunity to spend ten years together happily married. Some of her favorite hobbies consisted of baking, canning, and spending quality time with her children and grandchildren whom she adored.

Deborah is survived by her husband, Russell Williams; children, Chris Toms and Frank (Keleigh) Toms; siblings, Loretta Noyce, Bill Stilson, and Carol Stantiford; grandchildren, Jayce (Cecila), Nevaeh, Tayvin, Luke, Weslee, Colbee, and Gentree; great grandson, Maverick; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents William and Joan Stilson; sisters, Martha and Janet; and her son, Wayne Allen Toms.

Per Deborah's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held for her in the early summer and she will then be laid to rest with her son Wayne at Maple Grove Township Cemetery in Kaleva, Michigan.