Emogene Williams

Emogene Williams of Lindsay, Oklahoma, also known as "Bill" (so named by her Dad, Jack Worley) departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 at Lindsay Manor Nursing Home in Lindsay, OK at the age of 91. Emogene was born on June 13th, 1919 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Albert Sidney Jackson "Jack" Worley and Blanche Gladys (Yarbrough) Worley. Emogene lived her entire life in Lindsay. She was first married to J.B. Reynolds of Lindsay, and together they had one daughter, Karen Joyce. J.B. passed away on June 9, 1959 in Oklahoma City at Veteran?s Hospital. In 1981, Emogene married Cecil Williams in Lindsay and lived at 934 W. Cherokee Pl. until she was admitted to Lindsay Manor where she resided until her death. Emogene served as secretary at Lindsay Elementary School for many years following the death of J.B. She attended cosmetology school and was licensed in 1960. Emogene also worked for a short time in the office at Lindsey Well Service, Inc. following her retirement from her work at the Elementary School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lindsay and attended very faithfully over the years. Emogene was an excellent seamstress creating fashionable clothing for herself, her daughter and granddaughter from self-made dress patterns. She also enjoyed crafting at the various camping sites which she and Cecil frequented. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Cecil Williams, one daughter, Karen Joyce Peper and husband Leon of Afton, Oklahoma, her step-children; Allen Williams, Mike Williams and Judy Williams, one sister, Lois Mae Knapp, now living in Chickasha, Oklahoma, one granddaughter, Stacey Lee Williston and husband Brett of Collinsville, Oklahoma and a host of nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her first husband, J.B. Reynolds, her parents, Jack and Blanche Worley, three brothers; John Worley, Scott Worley and Seburn Worley and one sister, Fannie Lou Stephens. Funeral services for Mrs. Williams are set for two o?clock p.m. on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at the First Baptist Church at 401 S.W. 3rd Street in Lindsay, Oklahoma with Pastor Randy Allen officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay. Services are under the direction of B.G. Boydston Funeral Home of Lindsay, Oklahoma. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com.

Emogene Williams

June 13, 1919 - February 23, 2011

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