Beverly Billy Williams

Beverly (Billy) Evelyn Williams age 84, of Cantrall, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.

She was born August 21, 1941 in Athens the daughter of Willam Henry and Ruth Evelyn (Powell) Dyer.

She married Merle A. Williams on September 24, 1960 in Springfield. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage.

Mourning her passing are her husband, Merle; a son, Danny (wife Caroline) Williams of

Williamsville; three daughters, Geraldine (husband Steve) Yoakum of Cantrall, Brenda (husband

Danny) Smith of Athens, Melissa (husband Justin) Klasinz of Athens; twelve grandchildren,

Amy (Henry) Yoakum, Jamie (Sam) Yoakum, Hayley (Michael) Yoakum, Justin (Kayla)

Williams, Jesse Williams, Christopher Williams, Zack (Racheal) Williams, William (Crystal)

Hampton, Jennifer Hampton, Michael Klasinz, James Klasinz, and Amber Klasinz;

nine great-grandchildren, Drake Kaler, Colin Mullett, River Mullett, Allen Tedrow, Xander

Williams, Aubrey Hampton, Jayden Hampton, Kolton Trimpe, and Jacob Trimpe; brother,

George Dyer of Athens; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William Henry and James Dyer; and half-sister, Virginia Mitchell.

Mrs Williams worked in housekeeping at Memorial Medical Center for 39 years.

She was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses.

She loved her cats and chickens.

Graveside services will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens on 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.