THOMPSONVILLE – Reba C. Williams, RN, of Thompsonville, IL, grabbed her stethoscope, tied her shoes tight and headed to her next chapter on May 10, 2025, at 7:04 p.m., at her daughter’s house.
Reba was born on February 7, 1955, to Charles and JoNell Ramsey. Sibling of Ronnie, Sharon, Chuck and Charla.
Reba married the love of her life, Stewart Jae Williams, on March 21, 1980, and was blessed with three amazing children, Todd Williams of Thompsonville, Bethany (Richard) Allsup of Du Quoin, Heather Williams of Hot Springs Village, and her bonus daughter, Bonita Smith of Jessieville, AR.
Together they were blessed with 13 amazing grand blessings, Caleb (Marissa) Williams, Jacob Williams, Codey (Lindsey) Williams, Todd Williams, II, Dakota (Lupita) Norris, Heaven (DJ) Helton, Chance (Alasia) Norris, Rhianon (Blake) Smith, Charlisa Smith, Alexandra (Austin) Williams, Anna Marie Beals and Wyatt Beals; and five great-grand blessings, Caden, Issac, Nolen, Oliver and Lorelei.
Reba was blessed with amazing sisters and brothers by heart in 1980, Mike (Sue) Williams, Benton, IL, Matt (Karen) Williams, Mulkeytown, IL, Missy (Dale) King of Benton, IL, and Barbara Zeims of Christopher, IL; and multiple nephews, nieces and cousins.
Reba Williams was an amazing nurse and held many hats in the nursing department, her most loved position was that of a Director of Nursing.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed driving, listening to music, gardening, fishing and always helping others. She attended Zeigler Family Church.
Reba was preceded in death by her love, Stewart Jae Williams; her amazing mother by heart, Betty Williams; father-in-law, Oliver Williams; brother, Mitch Mann; sister, Julie Pritchard; sister by heart, Carol (Brad) Busse; and many beautiful and amazing aunts and uncles, one grand blessing and two great- grand blessings.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.
A special thank you goes to Hospice of Southern Illinois, you guys are so loved and special. Vicki, Ramon, Mandy, Jessica, Brenda, Amy, Vanessa and Kara.
Per her wishes cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Pate Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral costs.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
