Kathleen (Parker) Williams

Kathleen Parker Williams, affectionately known as “BIG KAT” or “Kathy” to others, transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet IL. She was born September 12, 1957 in Joliet, IL to Mr. James Parker and Mrs. Lena B. Jackson who preceded her in death. She was a resident of Joliet for all of her life. She is also preceded in death by her sister: Joetta Ward, and two brothers: Clarence and Steven Parker.

Kathy graduated from Joliet East High School. She spent her time as a faithful volunteer at Forest Park Community Center. She enjoyed playing cards, listening to music, volunteering in the Kitchen Ministry at Mount Moriah and Forest Park Community Center. She was a faithful member of the Church’s Administrative Council. She also served on The Pastoral Anniversary Committee and The Church Anniversary Committee. She had been employed at Johns Manville.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. She had a kind heart, a loving smile and a great spirit, and God was the center of her joy. She was a symbol of strength, wisdom, virtue, courage, and affection. She loved her family.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to Clyde E. Williams who preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter: Kolanda (Anthony) Thompson of Joliet, IL., one son: Kenneth (Iyeesha) Parker of Joliet, IL; two brothers: Ricky Parker of Memphis, TN and Brandon Parker of Denver, CO; four sisters: Sharon (Elder Kennedy) Milsap, Vera (Melza Sr.) Jordan, Clestine Smith of Joliet, IL, and Taya Brown of Aurora, CO. She also leaves four grandchildren: Kendra Lindsey, KenAsia Parker, Tony Thompson, and Sumiyah Thompson, all of Joliet, IL; and to be born a great granddaughter: London. She also leaves five aunts: Lita Holmes, Joan Potter of IL, Opel Parker of Wichita, KS, Essie B. Harkey of Lawton, OK, and Eldora Smith of Griffin, GA; three uncles, Jerome Parker of Oklahoma City, OK, Lawrence Parker of Carson, CA, and Woodrow Parker of Roswell, New Mexico. She also leaves her godparents: Elder M.L. and Mrs. Edna Floyd of Joliet, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, The Mount Moriah Church Family, and Forest Park Community Center Family, and numerous special friends and love-ones. 

She did not have just one favorite person in her life; everyone was special and had a special place in her heart. She encouraged those who needed encouragement; she supported those who desired support. Her faith and trust in God was forever unchanging. She believed God was the provider of her strength. She was deeply loved and cherished by her family and friends. She will forever be missed. We believe she is now resting in the arms of her Saviour! Sleep on dear mother and get your rest! We love you, but God loves you best!

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