Dorothy Williams

Dorothy "Dottie" Williams, age 80, of Toledo, lost her battle with cancer on January 20th, 2006. She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born and raised in South Carolina where she met and married her husband Bill Williams on March 13th, 1943. In 1962 they moved to Toledo. She was affectionately known as "Dottie" to her friends and co-workers. Dorothy had worked at Ace Hardware as a Material Handler at the Distribution Center for over 20 years, retiring in 1992. She loved to travel, often taking trips and collecting antiques.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Williams and her parents John and Ada Williams.

She is survived by her son: Terry Williams; daughter: Connie (Ron) Myers; grandchildren: Christina (Myers) Heinemann and Scott (Kim) Myers; brothers: James Williams, of Clinton, SC, Lewis and Johnny Williams, of Chattanooga, TN, Jerry Williams, of Spartanburg, SC; sisters: Mavis Williams, of Chattanooga, TN, Jan Walker and Gladys Poole, of Spartanburg, SC; brother-in-law and sister in-law Ralph and Betty Johnson, of Inman, SC; her devoted and long-time friend: John Wiesolek; and her many friends from Ace Hardware.

The family will receive guests on Tuesday, January 24th, 2006 in the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will take place Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Rev. Mark C. Bigley will be officiating. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

Those wishing to make contributions are asked to consider Heartland Hospice.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.newcomerfamily.com.

A special note from her grandson
Dorothy, lovingly known as Mema, was a God sent to her family. She was more than just a grandmother and a friend. She was an "Angelic Blessing" who touched each and everyone's soul she met. With her tender smile and loving touch, she was truly the peace keeper of the family. Mema placed so much love and serenity in our hearts. To know Dorothy was to understand love in which God intended. Her life was a shining example of God's perfect plan that will forever be with us and never forgotten. A guiding light in how each and everyone should treat one another, showing that love knows no boundaries or shame. Dorothy's love was without shame or selfishness, but a strong foundation that will be a testament to our lives and a firm pathway in our walk through life with God.