Joann L. Williams

JoAnn L. Williams, age 82, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Ebeid Hospice with loving family by her side. She was born on July 21, 1941 to Bert and Marie (Horanko) Harris in Toledo, OH. JoAnn met her soulmate and best friend at the age of 13, Harold "Sonny" Williams, Jr. and they married in the summer of 1957. JoAnn was a proud, devoted, loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Her greatest passion was the love she had for her family and taking care of them. They truly were her pride and joy.

JoAnn was an excellent cook. Her kitchen was the heart of her home, where she enjoyed showing off her skills. JoAnn showered her loved ones with delicious meals daily or at holiday gatherings. Always ensuring it was a celebration of family, good food and love. Anything JoAnn made will be missed. Some of the favorite dishes were her potato salad, angel food cake, ice box cookies or any Sunday dinner.

JoAnn was the true matriarch of the family. She dedicated her life to her husband of over 66 years. JoAnn stood by Sonny's side and their love is a true testament to what true partnership and devotion looks like. Their bond is the foundation upon which our family thrived and her absence will leave a void that can never be filled.

Together JoAnn and Sonny always liked attending county fairs, Friday dinners at the mall, Shipshewana and Gibraltar to name a few. They also loved garage sales and hitting random flea markets on the weekends and also camping with the Laney's.

JoAnn truly had a heart of gold, everyone's rock and confidante and endless source of wisdom. Her smile, spirit and laughter will live on in our hearts forever and in those who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Harold "Robbie" Williams, IV; and 12 siblings.

Left to cherish JoAnn's memory are her loving and devoted husband of almost 67 years, Sonny; children, Harold "Butch" (Denise) Williams, III, Mark (Choi) Williams, Midge (Dave) Bethel, Karen (Dale) Czaja, and Joyce Croskey; 20 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Kenneth Harris, Jimmy Harris, Sue Goebel, Beverly (Don) Kain and Shirley (Dick) Todd; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – West Sylvania Chapel, 3655 King Rd., Toledo, OH 43617 (419-392-9500). Funeral Services will begin on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

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