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1953
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2025
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Phyllis Williams Obituary
Phyllis was born Jan. 23, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Michael Jerome and Mary Mercedes Rau Nawrocki.
A devoted member of New Hope Community Church, her love for the Lord was evident in everything she did. She was known for her dedication to children and was a regular volunteer at Hope Academy for Kids. She was also a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, dogs and chocolate.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Williams; a brother, Michael Nawrocki; and a sister, Marilyn Nawrocki.
Survivors include her husband of 22 years plus another 10 years, William "Bill" A Williams; two sons, William Donald Williams and Christopher Williams; a sister, Patricia (Peter) Culver; a brother, Stephen Nawrocki; a sister-in-law, Louise Hart; a brother-in-law, Henry David Williams; she was also blessed with numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, at New Hope Community Church, 34 Dee Street in Elizabethtown with Herb Williams officiating. Burial follows in Williams Family Cemetery, 32 Limestone Lane in Rineyville.
Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hope Academy for Kids at hopeacademyforkids.org/donate/.
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Linda Lacey Smiley
March 4, 2025
Praying for her family. I met Phyllis at church. She was a sweet person.
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