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Submitted: 9/30/21 • Approved: 10/9/21 • Last Updated: 10/12/21 • R1392696-G1392696-S3
December 31, 1942 - November 15, 2019
*Obituary
Carolyn Sue Patten Williams, 76, of Morrilton, peacefully passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, November 15, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born on December 31, 1942 in Bethlehem (Johnson County), Arkansas, the third daughter of Carl and Lillian Day Patten. She was a 1960 graduate of Clarksville High School and a 1964 graduate of the College of the Ozarks (now University of the Ozarks) in Clarksville. She received her master’s degree in 1969 from State College of Arkansas (now University of Central Arkansas) in Conway, Arkansas. A former educator, she taught school in Fort Smith, Marianna, and Morrilton, and also served as a history professor at State College of Arkansas (University of Central Arkansas). She also worked for the city of Morrilton as a grant writer during the administration of Mayor Thomas Hickey. Along with her husband, Harley A. Williams, she owned and operated a successful rental property business. In addition, she and her husband were the builders and original owners and operators of the Super 8 Motel in Morrilton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Patsy Nichols Dodson and Betty Dennis. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Harley A. Williams, and one son, Wes Williams of Morrilton; three nephews, Alan Nichols, Gary Nichols, and Jeff Nichols; two nieces, Glenda Gail Owens, and Sandy Haubert; several great nephews and nieces; several great-great nephews and nieces, and a multitude of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Hardwicke Funeral Home in Clarksville, Arkansas with Burnett King officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers are Alan Nichols, Gary Nichols, Jeff Nichols, Brian Ross, Steve Owens, and John Haubert. Honorary pallbearers are Homer Askins, Tom Nowotny, Jerry Scoggins, Fred Johnson, Dr. Peter Post, Denis Drilling, Mark Drilling, David Drilling, Jon Drilling, John Fresneda, and Ken Fresneda.
Please note that although it was Carolyn’s wishes to have her services in her hometown of Clarksville, a local “Celebration of Life” reception in honor of her life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Plumer Hall in Pumerville, Arkansas, located at 200 West Church St. Friends and family from everywhere are welcome at all services.
The family would like to extend its deepest appreciation and thanks to the following: Dr. Peter Post and the nurses and staff of Morrilton Medical Clinic; and Dr. Parker Norris, Dr. Muhammad Nazir, and Dr. Ladly Abraham, and the nurses and staff of Conway Baptist Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sacred Heart School (Morrilton) Endowment Fund.
Contributed on 9/30/21 by billsully060
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