Gene Williams

Bobbie Gene Williams passed away at age 84, on November 28, 2014. Gene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Farrell E. Williams and her son Craig. She is rejoicing in being with them again. Gene was born on Oct. 31, 1930 in Eastland, Texas to Marshall H. & Ina Mae Fox. She was raised in the Safford and Miami, AZ areas as well as Texas. Gene returned to college in Flagstaff after her children were born, to obtain a teaching degree. She then earned her Masters degree at NAU. She taught special education in Flagstaff for several years and became Supervisor over that program as well as the program for gifted children until she retired in 1984. She and Farrell returned to Safford after retirement. Gene loved serving those with special needs and was involved in the Safford community program for citizens with special needs. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. She especially loved her two year mission with Farrell in the Mesa temple. Gene is survived by her children Farrell O. Williams of Tempe, Roger T. Williams of Show Low and Vicki C. Anderson of Safford. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Dec. 6, 2014 in the Solomon LDS Chapel. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the same location. Interment will be in the Thatcher Cemetery.