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Tammy K. Williams

Tammy K. Williams, 54, of the Booney Hull Road, Adrian, died Saturday, March 2, 2019, at her home. 

She was born Feb. 21, 1965, a daughter of Robert Lee and Mary Louise Perrine Williams, who survive. 

Also surviving are two sons:  Dusty Lee Williams and companion Kimberly Champ of Adrian and Edward Matthew Williams of Adrian; two daughters:  Ashley Nicole Williams of Adrian and Natasha Dawn Williams of Buckhannon; eight grandchildren:  Payton, Aubrey, Gage, Dustyn, Gavin, Remington, and Easton Williams, and Kylee Woody; one brother Robert Lee Williams, Jr. of Alexander; two sisters:  Kimberly Ann Hinchman of Adrian and Cindy Louise Pugh and husband Shawn of French Creek; several nieces and nephews; and her best friend and caregiver, Sabrina Mathes.

Tammy attended the Tom Anderson Mission Center in Adrian. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether in her yard and garden or at the beach, and she dearly loved her family, especially her eight grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the funeral hour, with Rev. Randall L. Hughes officiating.  Following the funeral services, the body will be cremated. 

Online condolences may be extended to the Williams family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The Williams family entrusted the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service with the arrangements.

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