Dorothy Williams, of Niles

Published 9:40 am Wednesday, May 3, 2017

July 13, 1928 — April 26, 2017

Born to Swedish immigrants John and Christine Lundberg, Dorothy “Dordy” Williams, 88, of Niles, passed gently to heaven Wednesday, April 26, 2017, surrounded by her three daughters.

On Feb. 28, 1948, she wed Leon L. Williams. He survives.

Dorothy Williams

Dordy had four children: three daughters, Jane (Ken) Books, Tina (Van) Thornton and Marsha (Brian) Watson; grandchildren Blake (Darcee) Williams, Brad Books, Michelle Books, Brian J. Watson, Brandon (Shetli) Watson, Melissa Watson, Deirdre (Matt) Harris, Lisa Jenks and Ashley (Jon) Hayes; six great-grandchildren, plus one on the way; many nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Bev Lundberg.

She was preceded in death by her son, Lynn D. Williams.

Dordy was the last surviving sibling of nine children. A 1946 graduate of Niles High School, she was a self-taught bookkeeper, using only paper ledgers for her husband’s construction business.

Dordy was famous for her fruit pies, chocolate peanut butter fudge, quilt making, loyalty to the Democratic Party and her unwavering faith.

A special thanks to Becca and Elten of Heartland Hospice, and the Brentwood staff for their kind and compassionate care.

A celebration of life honoring Dordy will be at noon Friday, May 12, 2017, at Wesley United Methodist Church. A luncheon will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the animal rescue group SNAP, P.O. Box 352, Niles, MI 49120, as Dordy dearly loved her rescue dog, JJ. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit hovenfunerals.com.