LeEtta Jolene Williams (Lebanon)'s Obituary
LeEtta Jolene Williams, daughter of Lannie and Ruth Myers Ruble was born May 15, 1940 in Brownfield, MO. She departed this life August 8, 2015 in Lebanon, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 24 days. One June 28, 1958 she was united in marriage to Burvel G. Williams. He preceded her in death in 2013. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Joseph and Tony Williams, one granddaughter, Shayla, her brothers, Lotus, Leaton and Leo Ruble, and her sisters, Lenora Pfiefle and La dawn Ruble.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina Ward and her husband, Dwayne of Lebanon, MO; one son, B.J. Williams and his wife, Christi, Phillipsburg, MO Six grandchildren, Lane, Krysta, Kris, Kerry, Haley and Bryce. Five great-grandchildren; Kali, Mason, Memphis, Cohen and Harper. One sister; Leota Pace of Lebanon; One brother, Leon Ruble and his wife Wilma of Lebanon, MO Also a number of nieces, nephews cousins . LeEtta lived her early life in the Crossroads community. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School. For a few years she and Burvel lived in Iowa but they returned to the Lebanon area and she worked throughout her life as a homemaker and as a nurses aide. She loved helping people and was always willing to give a helping hand to someone in need. Her family was central in her life and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Through the years she had crocheted many items for her family. She loved antiques of all kinds and enjoyed visiting thrift shops and garage sales. AMERICAN PICKERS was her favorite T.V. show where she enjoyed seeing their new antique finds each week. She loved visiting with her family and friends where she relived old times and stories from the past. LeEtta dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age and was an active member of Bear Thicket Freewill Baptist Church where she enjoyed the fellowship of her church. LeEtta’s love for her Lord and family will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her for many years to come. She will be greatly missed.
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