Maureen Elizabeth Williams' Obituary
Maureen (“Baba”) Elizabeth Williams, 64, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with several medical conditions, surrounded by her family and friends.
Maureen was born January 10, 1961, in Decatur, to Joan (Stewart) Kennedy and Robert P Kennedy. Maureen married Jeffery D Williams on October 2nd, 1982. They had 2 children, Lauren Williams and Melissa (Williams) Woodard.
Maureen was preceded in death by her parents Joan (Stewart) Kennedy, and Robert P Kennedy; brother Thomas Joseph Kennedy; in-laws Ivan and Gloria Williams; brother-in-law John Fawcett; and nephew Michael Fawcett.
Maureen is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jeffery Williams; children Lauren Williams and Melissa (Jessie) Woodard; grandchildren Genevieve Woodard and Sophia Woodard; sisters Sheila Fawcett, Kathy (Dr. Kenneth) Rakowski, Patty (Donald) Rode, Jeanine (Patrick) McCoy; brother Dr. Kevin (Jane) Kennedy; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and sister-in-law Penny Williams.
Maureen was office manager for Dr. Maung Tin at Advance Vision Eye Care for 23 years.
Memorial donations may be made to PawPrint Ministries, 2555 E Federal Drive, Decatur, Illinois 62526.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Maureen. Visitation will be held from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, September 13, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will begin at 3pm, immediately following the visitation. Interment will be at a later date.
Condolences may be shared with the family at https://www.moranandgoebel.com.
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