Esther M. Williams 99, of Murphysboro, Illinois passed away August 31, 2022, at Century Living in Carbondale, Illinois.

Esther was born July 19, 1923, in Carbondale, Illinois to Thomas Williams and Cora (Burress).

She was a member of Elm Street Baptist Church in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Esther was the owner of Esther’s Crown creations for 29 years in Murphysboro.

Survivors include her special friends Paul and Arlene Bitner of Murphysboro, Illinois.

She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Cora Williams, one brother Raleigh Williams, and three sisters Elsie, Lettie, and Ruth.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2022, at Pettett Funeral Home in Murphysboro with Pastor Charles Allen officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. here at the funeral home and interment at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Elm Street Baptist Church in Murphysboro, Illinois, or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

For more information, please visit pettettfuneralhome.com