Rebecca Y. Williams

Rebecca Y. Williams obituary

Rebecca Y. Williams

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Rebecca Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitsell Funeral Home - Morganfield on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Rebecca Y. "Mrs. Becky" Williams, age 67 of Uniontown, KY passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at her home. She was born November 17, 1957 to the late Samuel and Virginia Yates in Morganfield. She was a life-long member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Becky was a devout Catholic who served on the Parish Council for several years. She worked at Uniontown Elementary School as manager of the cafeteria for over 20 years. Becky enjoyed boating, camping, quilting, and crocheting, but more than anything, she loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Douglas and James Yates;

Her sister, Jeanette Buckman

Survivors include:

Husband of over 50 years: Michael Williams of Uniontown, KY

Sons: Chad Williams and companion Ashley Grone of Sturgis, KY

Matt Williams and companion Trista Bean of Grove Center, KY

Cody Williams and wife Nichole of Morganfield, KY

Grandchildren: Jayden Tapp, Allyson Williams, Ryan Williams, and Jemma Williams

3 Step-Grandchildren 2 Great Grandchildren

Sisters-in-law: Doris Duncan of Robards, KY and Diane Yates of Uniontown, KY

A host of nieces and nephews

The service will be 10AM Thursday October 2, 2025 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Uniontown. Fr. Bruce McCarthy will officiate. The burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. The visitation will be from 2PM to 7PM Wednesday and 9AM until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

1

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Whitsell Funeral Home - Morganfield

250 N. Court St., Morganfield, KY 42437

Send Flowers

Oct

2

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Agnes Catholic Church

,

Send Flowers

Only 12 hours left for delivery to next service.