Martha Williams, 90, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 9:58 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.
She was born on Oct. 25, 1929, in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Oxie and Lilly Mae (Allen) Neeley. On Feb. 14, 1948, Martha married Earnest “Oscar” Williams and he preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 2013.
Martha was a homemaker. She was a member of the High Street Freewill Baptist Church of Ada. She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with family and had a special love for all children, which she displayed until the end by caring for her dolls.
Also surviving are three daughters: Glenda (Jon) Bassitt of Lima, Linda (Jim) Ream of Lima and Brenda (Darrell) Dyer of Lima; eight grandchildren: Julie Bassitt, Jon Bassitt, Jamie (James) Watson, Jeff (Ann) Bassitt, Melissa Welch, Christopher Ream, Jessica Shrader and Jennifer (Josh) Covault; 14 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren; two brothers: Dan Neeley of Ada and O.C. (Connie) Neeley of New Stark; and one sister, Bernice Neeley of Harrod.
She was preceded in death by a brother, J.B. Neeley; and four sisters: Myrtle Louise Neeley, Japleen Neeley, Cella Mae Boyer and Maxine Butler.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, private family services are being held at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Pastor Mike Mounts officiating.
Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger. The funeral service was Monday, May 4.
Memorial contributions may be made to the High Street Freewill Baptist Church of Ada.
