Obituary of Henrietta L Williams
Henrietta Louise Williams, 90, of State College, PA, was called home March 28, 2022.
Henrietta was born October 19, 1931 to the late George W. Stephens and Bertha J. Eakin Holtz Stephens.
She enjoyed waitressing at many local restaurants in Titusville during her early years, then worked as an assembler at Sylvania Electronics before beginning a 14 year tenure at the A&P grocery store where she handled a variety of check-out, front office and meat department responsibilities. Later she provided in-home care for several families in the Titusville area.
Henrietta loved playing the piano and accordion, especially at gatherings with family and friends. She also enjoyed dancing, bowling, tending her flowers, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends. She was also a talented cook and took great pride in cooking for her family and friends. Some of her specialties included mouth-watering meatloaf, beef stew, sweet rolls, and pies.
She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Titusville where she taught Sunday school for several years. She also played the piano on occasion for the Henderson Chapel.
Henrietta is survived by three children: Kathleen A. Carey of Oil City, Ronald C. Williams and wife, Loraine, of Pennsylvania Furnace, and Lawrence A. (Lanny) Williams and wife, Sharon, of Titusville. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and their families: Kathy’s - Sean P. Carey and son Josiah, and Heather L. (Carey) Stanfiel and husband Joe; Ron’s - Christy L. (Williams) Hulek and husband Randy and children Michael, Abby and Ryan, and Jonathon A. Williams and wife Willow van der Bosch and daughter Yarrow; Lanny’s - Taunya C. O’Conner, Chad I. Williams, and Keith E. Williams.
She is also survived by her sister Dixie L. Edwards of Hydetown, her brother Willis L. Stephens and his wife, Sue, of Altoona and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Henrietta was preceded in death by five brothers: Daryl Stephens, L. Raymond Holtz, George W. Holtz, George E. (Bud) Stephens, and Clifford W. Stephens and three sisters: Alberta F. Ricke, L. Elaine Davenport, and Lena M. Sult.
Family and friends may attend a funeral service at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home Inc. 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Monday April 4, 2022 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Larry Reitz, officiating.
Private interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Titusville First United Methodist Church 302 W. Walnut St. Titusville, PA 16354.
