Betty June Williams-Fox, 85, died unexpectedly Oct. 14, 2015, at Providence St. Peter Hospital. She was born at home in Jewell County, Kansas to Fred and Edna Annis. The family moved to Napavine in 1938, making Betty the oldest resident of Napavine before her death.
Betty graduated from Napavine High School, Class of 1949. Following graduation, Betty married her high school sweetheart, Jarrell A. Williams March 24, 1950 and they settled in a small, red house on Vine Street in Napavine. They celebrated over 48 years of marriage before Jarrell passed away in 1996. Betty and Jarrell owned and operated Williams Shell service station in Napavine from 1958-1963. You would often find Betty flagging for Jarrell when he worked for Lynwood Equipment or even driving for them for over 18 years. Betty also owned and operated Williams Market, another local business in town. With her daughter-in-law, Betty also owned and operated another Williams Market located across from the fire department in the middle of town for over four years. You would often find Betty working in the yard, hanging sheetrock, building or remodeling homes, driving truck or various other pieces of equipment.
Betty is survived by a son, Dave Williams (Cheryl) of Napavine; granddaughters, Roxanne Smith (Kyle), Leah Schutz (Shane) all of Napavine and Jennifer Smith (Randy) of Kennewick, Washington; grandsons, David Williams (Amanda) of Bellevue, Jarrell R. Williams (Charissa) of Napavine, Washington and Joshua J. Williams of Toledo, Washington; and numerous great-grandchildren. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by sisters, Ila Wilson (Bud) of Mossyrock and CoraLee McGovern of Tumwater; brother-in-law, Larry Kramer of LaCenter; sister-in-law, Delia McNelly of Napavine; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jarrell A. Williams and Ralph D. Fox; son, Ken J. Williams; and grandson, Justin Williams.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at the Napavine Cemetery in Napavine, Washington. In lieu of flowers those who wish to remember Betty in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Napavine Scholarship Fund or to the Napavine Fire District 5.
Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home, Winlock. Please visit our website to leave a condolence, sign our online guest book or light a virtual candle at cattermolefh.com.
