Harriet Ellen Williams b. 25 Mar 1925 Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA d. 8 Feb 2016 Gradyville, Pennsylvania, USA

1925 - 2016 (90 years)

Name	Harriet Ellen Williams
Born	25 Mar 1925	Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Gender	Female
Died	8 Feb 2016	Gradyville, Pennsylvania, USA
Person ID	I22828	Family Tree
Last Modified	15 Mar 2017

Father	Wilfred Brewster Williams, b. 27 Oct 1895, Michigan, USA , d. 17 Sep 1974, East Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA (Age 78 years)
Mother	Emily Lucille Castle, b. 14 Mar 1896, Troy, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 1 May 1985, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA (Age 89 years)
Married	31 Jul 1919	Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA
Family ID	F11293	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Burton Lamar Williams, b. 6 Oct 1916, Ashland, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 2 Dec 2002 (Age 86 years)

Married 29 Jun 1946 Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Children

	1. Burton Jeffrey Williams, b. 1948
	2. David Brewster Williams, b. 10 Dec 1950, Pennsylvania, USA
	3. Carolyn W. Williams

Last Modified 15 Mar 2017

Family ID F11294 Group Sheet | Family Chart

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	Born - 25 Mar 1925 - Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
	Married - 29 Jun 1946 - Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
	Died - 8 Feb 2016 - Gradyville, Pennsylvania, USA

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Notes

Harriet Ellen Williams, age 95, died peacefully on February 8, 2016 at Whitehorse Village. Harriet was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a graduate of Michigan State University. Harriet worked for the Red Cross throughout WWII and she was the first woman to pass the U.S. Civil Service Examination for air traffic control. Harriet was the wife of the late Burton L. Williams. They lived for many years in Rose Valley, PA where they raised their family.
Harriet continued her service with the Red Cross for over 50 years in Philadelphia and Chester. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Swarthmore where she served on the Altar Guild. Harriet also volunteered at the Helen Kate Furness Library for many years. Harriet loved gardening, playing bridge and the orchestra. She was a member of Twin Creek Gardeners and the Rose Valley Folk.
Harriet is survived by her children, Burton J. Williams of Aston, PA; David B. Williams of Media, PA; and Carolyn W. Ciocca of Memphis, TN. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Tom, Doug, Robert, Kimberly, John and Natalie.
A Memorial Service will be held 2 pm Saturday, Feb. 13, at Trinity Episcopal Church. 301 N. Chester Rd. Swarthmore, PA 19081. Friends may call from 1:30 - 2 pm.