Elizabeth A. Williams, age 88, of Gallipolis, died Friday evening May 2, 2003 at Holzer Senior Care Center. Born January 23, 1915 in Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer S. and Maude E. Lloyd Niday. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband Paul Williams, whom she married in 1937 and who preceded her in 1967. Also preceding her are two brothers Merrill and Lloyd Niday.
Elizabeth taught elementary school in Gallipolis fro five years, later in addition to being a mother and homemaker she helped her husband in his local accounting business. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Abigail Circle. She wa also a 60-year member of The Order of Eastern Star Chapter #283.
She is survived by two children: Jack Williams of Gallipolis, and Ann (David) Straley of Dubuque, Iowa; two Grandchildren: Todd Straley and Amy Ehmcke.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday May 6, 2003 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home 810 Second Ave. Gallipolis, Ohio with Bob Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 5-8 P.M.
