Thursday, April 18, 2024
Mollie Ruth Williams passed away at the age of 79 in Bradenton, Florida, surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was the retired executive for a woman-owned millwright company in Colorado, had many business interests, and traveled the world. At the end of her remarkable life, she especially enjoyed her new home in Florida.
Mrs. Williams was born at home in Harlan County, Kentucky, on Oct. 6, 1940, to coalminer Hiram Size-more and homemaker Sally Napier Sizemore. She was one of nine children. After marriage to Bob Williams in 1960, Mollie and Bob, an ironworker and millwright, raised a family and lived in Idaho, Ohio and Colorado. After settling in Colorado with their three children, Mollie started a millwright company which she and Bob built into a very successful enterprise. After their residence in Wheatridge, Colorado, the Williams moved to Hotchkiss and Crawford, Colorado.
Upon Bob's death from cancer in 2006, Mollie divided her time between Hotchkiss, Colorado; eastern Kentucky; Tolar, Texas; and the Bradenton, Florida area, visiting family and her many friends regularly. In 2016, Mollie and Sam Adelson became close companions and shared their lives with each other until her death from a heart condition.
Mollie is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Williams, and mother-in-law, Stella Williams. She is survived by sisters Jean Ponder (and Fred Ponder) and Helen Jackson; children Bob Williams (and Crystal Williams); Kim Shay (and Ken Kelly); John Williams (and Jay Ann Cox) of Tolar, Texas; her outstanding grandsons, Austin Williams and J. Tyler Williams (and Dreama Lumpkins); and her beloved companion Sam Adelson.
Funeral mass will be held at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Hotchkiss, Colorado, Saturday, 10 a.m., November 9, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, Mollie and the family ask for donations to Tidewell Hospice, 2504 34th Avenue, Bradenton, Florida, 34205. Many thanks to the superb caregivers at Tidewell who provided great dignity and peace at the end.
Mollie loved fiercely and lived joyfully. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
