Gertrude Williams Cox Obituary (1926 - 2014)

Gertrude Williams Cox, 87, of Oreana, IL passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. Visitation will be at the Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel Funeral Home in Decatur from 6-8 PM on Monday, December 22, 2014. Funeral Services to celebrate Gertrude's life will be conducted on December 23, 2014 at 11AM in the Oreana Christian Church, Oreana. Interment will follow at Friends Creek Cemetery near Argenta. Gertrude was born in Greenswitch, near Decatur, on December 16, 1926 into the family of Isaac and Margueritte (Harrison) Williams. She graduated from Argenta High School in 1944, and was a member of Oreana Christian Church. Gertrude loved being a homemaker for Howard, her Husband of 64 years and children: Michael (Linda), Mahomet; Jeff (Kathy), Champaign; Jim (Takeko) Kialua, Hawaii; Janet Kracht (Matt), Sullivan; Rick (Dianne), Argenta; Scott (Brenda), Lebanon; and Julie Roach, Champaign. Being a Grandmother to 17 and Great Grandmother to 32 wonderful children brought her much joy and laughter. Gertrude touched many lives in a positive way while working at Hopkins grocery, where she met her husband, Howard, at Tastee Bakery, listening as a lay minister, being a school bus driver, making pizzas, and while working at JC Penny's. Gertrude modeled a lovely way to live life. One based on love for your family, compassion for all, and a true belief in Christ. This philosophy was one shared by her parents and handed down to each of her children to share with theirs. She was a wonderful mother and friend. We are so thankful for her presence in our lives. She will be greatly missed. Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; parents, Isaac and Margueritte Williams; Siblings: Barbara Williams, Ivan Williams, Martha Tabor, and Edith Logue. Her infant son, Nick Daniel also preceded her in death. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.