Therese A. Williams

Therese A. Williams, age 71, of South Bend, IN passed away February 21, 2018 at her home. Therese worked for many years at ADEC in Elkhart, IN as well as Hook’s as an Assistant Pharmacist and Fox Photo Lab.

Therese was born September 4, 1946 in Mishawaka, IN to Troy and Marie (Weinkauf) Williams, who preceded her in death. Therese is survived by her sisters Linda Pickard of Philadelphia, PA and Diane (John) Moran of Philadelphia; brothers Tom (Sharon) Williams of Inkom, ID, Jim (Roberta) Williams of Omaha, NE, Dave (RaeAnn) Williams of South Bend, and Mike (Terri) Williams of Mishawaka; and 12 nieces and nephews. Therese is preceded in death by her sister Cindy Ward and brother, Joe Williams.

Therese graduated from Mishawaka High School, and she was an avid softball player in her younger years. She was a proud member of the LGBTQ community, and very proud of her Native American heritage. Therese loved the Chicago Bulls, especially Michael Jordan, and she was a fan of Notre Dame Sports. She attended Women’s Fest in Michigan every summer for 30 years.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Mishawaka City Cemetery, 1215 Liberty Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Memorial contributions in honor of Therese may be made The LGBTQ Center, 1522 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615. Palmer Funeral Home River Park is assisting the family. Condolences may be given online at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

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