Joan Draucker Williams

WILLIAMS, Joan Draucker, 88, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Dewey Draucker; mother, Myrtle Wakefield Draucker Staude; and brother, Albert Dewey Draucker. Joan grew up in Churchill and graduated from John Marshall High School. She was a long time member of Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church. Joan was a past member of Beta Sigma Phi and was active in the Red Hat Society. She retired from Richmond City Circuit Court as a court clerk. Joan loved her family and loved life which was evident in everything she did. She was one of a kind and everyone loved her laughter and style. Left to cherish her memory are her children, George S. Williams III, Martha Williams Rekni (Ismail); and grandchildren, Justin Williams, Adham Rekni, Adel Rekni. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 13, at Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, at Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church, 6100 Chamberlayne Rd., Richmond, Va. 23227. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA at www.aspca.org/donate.