Frances “Fran” O. Williams, 92, of Remington, IN went to dance with Jesus on October 15, 2021 at St. Anthony Nursing Home, Lafayette, IN.

  She was born on February 15, 1929 to the late Thomas J. and Ivy L. (Lambert) Lester in Lafayette, IN and lived in Benton County all of her life. She was the oldest of eight children.

  On December 31, 1947 she married Robert E. Williams who passed away March 17, 1995. She is survived by their son Gary (Kris) Williams of Reynolds, IN, three granddaughters: Janelle (Bill) Batley of Remington, IN, Jamie (Mike) Spencer of Wolcott, IN, Julie Williams, Reynolds, IN.  Fran loved spending time with her family, especially her 6 great-grandchildren Aricka, Brayden and Cody Batley, Madysen and Levi Spencer and Case Williams.

  She is also survived by 5 brothers and sisters: Richard (Helen) Lester, West Lafayette, Robert Lester of Lafayette, Marilyn Brummett of Lafayette, Janet Talbert, Lafayette, and Beverly Yarusinsky of Rocky Mount, N.C. Her brothers Keith and Gordon along with sister-in-law Carol Lester and brother-in-law Ed Talbert preceded her in death.

  Fran worked as a receptionist and switchboard operator for Sherman White and Company from 1956-1960 then for Fairview Farms Hatchery from 1960-1980 then retired from Tuthill-Brookston after 21 years of service. She was a very hard worker and after retirement went on to work for the Tri-County School Corporation for another 5 years as well as the Remington Café.

  Fran will always be remembered for the kind way she helped anyone in need. She spent many hours being a caregiver to others or cleaning homes for those who couldn’t.  She always enjoyed keeping busy and loved to spend time on her farm, gardening and tending to her flowers. She was an outgoing lady who welcomed everyone she met with a breathtaking hug. She dearly loved her family and friends.

  She was a member of the First Christian Church, Remington and the Christian Women’s Fellowship there. Her church family was very dear to her. She also attended the Great Banquet Retreat.

  In 1999, she purchased her pride and joy, her cottage at Fountain Park Chautauqua. The cottage gave her great joy and was a gathering place for her family and friends. Everyone always knew they were welcome at her cottage.

    Please join her family in honoring her life. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington (9 West North Street); Pastor Paul Dyke to officiate. Interment to follow in Remington Cemetery.

A special thank you goes out to nurses Erica and Trinity with ViaQuest Hospice for taking excellent care of Fran in her final days.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Remington, IN or Fountain Park Chautauqua.

  In lieu of flowers, gather your family and have a chicken noodle dinner in her memory.