Etta Williams, 87, of Henderson Ky.; formerly of Hanson, went home to the Lord on Tuesday,  July 2, 2019.

She was born on December 1, 1931 in Hopkins County to the late Donia Cates. Etta enjoyed walking, bird feeding, people watching, and was an amazing cook in her prime. She had a big heart and anyone who knew her; knew she was a pistol.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Williams; son, Graden Williams; brothers, Leroy Cates Sr., David Lamb and James Cates; and her sister, Jean Gatlin.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary (Jerry) Martin of Kuttawa, Ky; granddaughters, Laura (Eddie) Hallum Jr., Tracy (George) Pointer and Hannah (Tay) Wynn; grandsons, Charlie (Debra) Williams and Daniel Williams; great-grandchildren, Hailey (Travis R.) Harn, Sierra Knight, Isaiah Wynn, Max, Amber, and Brantley Williams; great-great grandchildren, Jolee and Taelyn; bonus great-grandsons, Hunter, Tristan, and Ethan Hallum; and her sisters, Ann Rickard and Gail Galloway.

Special acknowledgement to Etta's sister-in-laws; Helen Lamb and Barbara Cates, for being two of her favorite people.

Special thanks to Etta's friends at Redbanks for their tender loving care.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019 at West Lawn Cemetery in Hanson, KY with Chaplain Tim Shockley officiating. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.