Prudence Augusta (Marriott) Williams

Prudence Augusta (Marriott) Williams, age 91, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011, at her home. Our family would like to take some time to celebrate in a few words the life and legacy of Prudence Williams, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, relative, and friend. Prudence grew up during the depression era in Morgan County, the daughter of Joe and Minnie Marriott of Glensted. She lost her mother when she was age 11. Despite this her father, grandfather, sister and others instilled a strong Christian faith, work ethic, toughness, independence, and positive attitude in her that helped shape the way she lived and affected others the rest of her life. She was an intelligent person who skipped a grade in grade school, was Salutatorian of her high school class, and loved to read and write. In 1940 she married Vincel Williams of Versailles in a marriage that lasted over 50 years until Vincel’s death in 1997. She was not only his wife but was a valuable business partner and instrumental in the success of his company. Prudence was an excellent seamstress and made unique and high quality clothing for herself, Vincel, Joe, Sue and others that were worn with pride. Early in Prudence and Vincel’s married life they began a series of moves that took them to seventeen different addresses in five states from Washington to Florida and back to Missouri. In 1992 Prudence chronicled their history and the history of the family in the book she wrote and published titled Change of Address. In 1992 Vincel and Prudence followed their hearts and made their last move back home to their beloved Morgan County. Prudence was an active member of the Morgan County Historical Society and a strong supporter of the museum. Late in her life she began to research and write a history of Morgan County. Sadly, she was unable to complete this work. Prudence has now made her last and final change of address and has reunited with Vincel and her loved ones for eternity. We will greatly miss her. She is survived by her son, Joe Williams of Newburgh, Indiana; her daughter, Sue Blankinship of Versailles; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Cooper. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, at the Versailles Cemetery. Following services, family and friends are invited to Prudence’s home for a time of fellowship. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Glensted United Methodist Church or the Versailles United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Prudence Augusta (Marriott) Williams

September 13, 1919 - March 27, 2011

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Prudence Augusta (Marriott) Williams

September 13, 1919 - March 27, 2011

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