Mrs. Bertha Lee Williams

July 14, 1933 - April 3, 2019

Mother Bertha Lee Williams, 85, of Peoria, IL peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home at 4:10 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mother Williams was born on July 14, 1933 in Homer, Louisiana to Will and Erma (Lawhorne) Morris. She retired from the YWCA as a Nutrition Manager after many years of service. Mother Williams was a faithful member of Star of Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church where she served on the Mother’s Board and Usher Board. She was also a long-time member of the United Usher Board. She had a great love for the United Usher board because as she would say, “they worked together to provide funds for our local children to get a college education.” Mother Williams leaves to cherish her most precious memories her loving and devoted family; one daughter, Rose (Pastor Thurston L., Sr.) Hunt and one son, Dwayne (Jeneen) Williams all of Peoria; four sisters, Irma Funches and Christell Morris both of Peoria, Jessie Mae Ferrell of Homer, LA and Vastie Phillips of Houston, TX; three grandchildren; Constance Hunt, Kobe Williams and Kylee Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and her Star of Hope Church family. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2019 At New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 9 AM. The host Pastor is Rev. Cleveland Thomas, Sr., The officiant and eulogist will be Bishop Joseph Johnson. Mother Williams will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.