Helen Ruth Williams
Helen Ruth Williams
Graveside services for Helen Ruth Tucker Williams, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021 at Hutton Valley Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Williams passed away at 6:25 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, at her home.
She was born August 30, 1942 at Manor, Texas, the daughter of the late Thomas Tucker and Julia Hampton Tucker. On October 28, 1960, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Herbert “Owen” Williams, who preceded her in death April 23, 2017. Mrs. Williams retired from Marathon Electric after twenty years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, ceramics classes, and spending time with her family. She became a Christian in 2016, and was baptized at Genesis Church in West Plains. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Williams will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by three children, Kevin Williams, Kristi Bash and husband, Kaenan, and Karla Shelley and husband, Kelly; eight grandchildren, Travis, Rebecca, Hillary, Britney, Jessica, Jared, Kyle, and Kiersten; ten great-grandchildren, Allyson, Austin, Levi, Wesley, Olivia, Jayden, Tucker, Gunnar, Harlie, and Jaysten; and siblings, Alvin Tucker, Tom Tucker, Julie Burns, and Anthony Tucker.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Sandra Kathleen, one grandson, Jeremy Keith, two brothers, and one sister preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hutton Valley Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Shelley Surface
October 25, 2021 @ 3:35 pm
Kristi, Karla and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I will never forget the fun time we all had in New York. Hold close to your heart all the special memories you have. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you, Shelley 🙂
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
October 25, 2021 @ 7:51 pm
Kristi, Karla, and whole family, we are so sorry for your loss, and are remembering you in prayer. God bless and comfort you all.
Jeannie Cox
October 26, 2021 @ 6:10 am
Kristi, Karla, Kevin and family, I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful lady and neighbor. I enjoyed the walks we shared and her always smiling face. May God bless all of you at this time.
Melinda (Burgess) King
October 26, 2021 @ 2:01 pm
So very sorry. May your hearts be soothed by the image of her Heavenly reunion with those that have gone before her.
David Jett
October 27, 2021 @ 7:54 pm
Kevin, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Schantel Smith
October 28, 2021 @ 10:33 am
Karla, Kristi and Kevin,
Sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet lady. Please know that I am thinking of all of you and your families. Hugs to all of you.
Nancy Jackson-Bean
November 15, 2021 @ 10:26 pm
Karla, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. My prayers are with you, Kristy, and Kevin.