Brenda Williams

Brenda Williams
ASHLAND – Brenda Joyce Williams, 73, of Ashland, died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha.
She was born Dec. 30, 1939 in Springfield to Raymond and Maxine (Whitney) Dill. She grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School in 1957.
On Aug. 31, 1957, she was married to Jack Williams in Missouri.
Following high school, she began a 17-year career in the accounting department at Woodmen of the World Insurance Company. She and her family moved to Ashland in 1975. Through the years she worked at Blooms Floral and Gifts, Ashland Care Center and Doug's Tax Service, while working as a full-time mother caring for her family.
Ten years ago, she met her companion, Rollie Curren, with whom she shared several cherished years and had many memorable times.
She was an active member of First Christian Church in Ashland and she was the memorial secretary for several years. She served on the library board and she was a scout leader.
She enjoyed traveling with Rollie and loved flowers.
She is survived by partner, Rolland Curren of Ashland; son, Galen Williams of Ashland; daughter, Bree Spevak and fiancé Dan Ellinger of Ashland; grandchildren, Josiah Williams, McKenzie Williams, Devon Spevak and Tyeson Williams; sister, Dianna Aten of Colorado; brother and sister-in-law Mike and Carol Dill of Springfield; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by husband, Jack Williams and her parents, Raymond and Maxine Dill.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 30 at First Christian Church, Ashland. Pastor Mike Njus officiated.
Interment at Ashland Cemetery.
Memorials to First Christian Church, Ashland.
Arrangements by Marcy Mortuary, Ashland.