Marilyn Jean Williams

Marilyn Jean Williams, 56, of Columbus died Friday, March 28, 2008 at her home. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at the Federated Church in Columbus. Visitation is Monday 4-8 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home.

Marilyn Jean Ambrose was born May 8, 1951 in Holdrege, NE to Clayle Eugene & Anne (Frisell) Ambrose. She grew up in Gothenberg, McCook and Columbus, graduating from Columbus High School. She married Craig Williams on January 24, 1969 in Columbus. The couple have lived in Columbus all their life, where Marilyn has worked at HyVee for 23 years. Marilyn is a member of Federated Church. She enjoyed her grandchildren and going to their sporting activities, and NASCAR. Marilyn was active in various soccer organizations and kept statistics for Columbus High Girls Soccer for many years

She is survived by:
Husband Craig Williams of Columbus, NE
Daughter Chris Wiese of Columbus, NE
Daughter Mindy (Jeff) Linden of Gardner, KS
Mother Anne McLoughlin of Lincoln, NE
Sister Jan (Terry) Sprieck of Lincoln, NE
Sister Linda (Dick) Harr of Lincoln, NE
Mother-in-Law Vera Williams of Fremont, NE
Brother-in-law Jim (Pat) Williams of Irmo, SC
Sister-in-law Loretta (Gary) Meistrell of Fremont, NE
Grandson Mitch Flash of Columbus, NE
Grandson Josh Flash of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter Maddy Linden of Gardner, KS
Grandson Jake Linden of Gardner, KS
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and family

She is preceded in death by:
Father Clayle Eugene Ambrose
Step-Father Jim McLoughlin
Father-in-Law Dean Williams
Grandparents

memorials may be directed to Touched by Cancer Foundation at 2905 S. M-291 Frontage Rd. Independence, MO 64057 or donors choice.
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