Mrs. Williams

Memorial services for Wilma Jean Williams will be held Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. at Family Harvest Church in Post. She died Sept. 25, 2021 in Lubbock.

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Hudman Funeral Home in Post.

Wilma was born at home in Lometa on Feb. 28, 1941 to Johnnie Franklin and Vallie (Sneed) Daniels. She was the second of three daughters. Wilma attended Lometa High School.

She accepted Jesus at the age of 18 at First Baptist Church in Lometa.

She married Billy Wayne Williams on May 31, 1965 in Post. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2018.

She was a homemaker and worked 20 years at the Post ISD cafeteria.

Wilma loved Jesus Christ, her family and friends, and traveling the world. She enjoyed baking, gospel music, gardening and cookouts. She supported her family and friends throughout her life.

Wilma volunteered at Post Cares, helped single parents, and gave many hours of service to the nursing homes by providing entertainment and organizing special events such as parties for birthdays and holidays. She loved animals and helped Post Animal Refuge Center.

Wilma received Post Citizen of the Year twice. She was a member of Jaycees, Lions Club, VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Trailblazers.

Survivors include one son, Kurt and wife Robin Williams of Lubbock; one daughter, Sheri York of Lubbock; one sister, Waunice and husband Ronnie Bessent of Lometa; one granddaughter, Danica Williams Bates of Lubbock; 10 stepgrandchildren; and a large extended family.

She was preceded in death by one sister and two grandchildren, Kylie Williams and Samantha Williams.

Memorials may be made to Post Animal Refuge Center or a local charity.