Obituary of Elizabeth J. Williams

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Williams of Lockport, NY was called to be home with the Lord on May 23, 2015. She was 99 years old. Born on October 3, 1915 in the Town of Wheatfield, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Magdelena Hoffmeister Jagow. Elizabeth was a retired Elementary School Teacher and taught at St. Andrews, Pekin, Trinity Lutheran and St. Peter, North Ridge. She loved to teach children to read and sing. She was Co-owner and Marketer of Williams' Acres Dairy & "Own-Grown" Produce Farm in Ransomville. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Ridge, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was also a friend of Concordia Lutheran Church. Elizabeth was a Literacy Volunteer and enjoyed wood carving, gardening, sewing, fishing, and hunting, and loved to cook and bake. Her greatest passion was Bible Study, prayer, and sharing her Christian Faith. In 1977, Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Melvin C. Williams. She was also predeceased by her son Thomas (Lorena) Williams, and two granddaughters, Brenda Brawn (Tom) Cervi and Lauries Volls (Mike) Fournier. She is survived by her children, Douglas (Nancy) Williams, Patricia (Gary) Johnston, Nancy (Richard) Reak, Timothy (Donna) Williams and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Carl) Bodie; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; her brother, Victor (Betty) Jagow and sister, Marilyn (Robert) Winter and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by seven brothers and two sisters. Friends may call on Thursday, May 28 from 3-8PM at LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 186 East Ave., Lockport, NY. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29 at 11AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4169 Church Road, Lockport, NY. Interment in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church or Concordia Lutheran Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.langefuneralhomeinc.com.