Obituaries : Edith Louise Williams

Edith Louise Williams, 90 of La Porte City, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at La Porte City Specialty Care.

Edith was born to Otis and Nellie Engledow-Coy in Shellsburg, Iowa on June 2, 1933. She was the 11th of 11 children. Edith attended school in Shellsburg.

On February 24, 1951, Edith was united in marriage to Harley Williams at the Vinton Methodist Church. They made their home in Vinton and later Shellsburg, raising three children before eventually settling in La Porte City. Edith worked as a cook for the Shellsburg schools and was a camp host for several years at McFarlane Park in La Porte City.

Survivors include one daughter Terri Tumultiy of La Porte City, two sons Gary Williams of Vinton and Randy (Shelly) Williams of Garrison. Six grandchildren: Renee (Brian) Sadler, Robyn (Ted) Oberhauser of La Porte City, Rachele (Ted) Steffens of Cedar Falls, Sam (Misty) Williams of Shellsburg, Kelly (Michael Saunders) Williams of Dysart, and Amanda Williams of Cedar Rapids; 12 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her loving husband, parents and siblings.

Edith will be remembered most for her contagious smile, her talent of crafting and her deep love for her family.

A celebration of life will be held with family and close friends at the La Porte City Community Center on Friday, July 14 at 4:00 p.m. Private burial of cremains will be held prior.