Katherine Elizabeth "Katie" Williams

Katherine Elizabeth “Katie” Williams, age 34, of Henderson, KY, was fatally injured in a tragic accident on October 31, 2017. Katie was a smart, beautiful young woman, full of life, who always had a smile on her face and was always willing to help those who needed assistance. She was a loving mother and aunt. Katie often assisted kids she knew might be in bad situations, providing them with food, clothing and shelter. She left two of her own children behind and was the foster mother to three other family members. Katie was a fighter and advocate for those who could not speak for themselves. She recently was invited to attend a hearing of State Lawmakers on Kinship Care in Kentucky. Her story was read into record on the plight of Kentucky families caring for family children. This program was unfunded in 2013 and families throughout Kentucky have suffered. Her story was published in the Courier Journal on October 26, 2017. She, and her family, were very proud of her efforts to get Kinship Care back into the state budget. Katie was proud of her family and was active in local political organizations, serving as a precinct officer for her precinct, and enjoyed helping her father in local politics. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church on US 60. Katie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Owen Davis and Jesse Williams. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Peyton Floyd and Alexandria Short. 2 Sisters: Kristin Langston and Abigail Williams Mother: Margaret Davis and her boyfriend Mark Spencer Father: Dwight Williams and his wife Jeanne Medeiros- Williams Grandmother: Lottie Beaver- Williams Nephew: Preston Langston 2 Nieces: Juliana and Rita Langston Her Partner: Marcus Shelton Several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins All of Henderson, KY Relatives and friends are invited to Katie’s Life Celebration from 4:00- 8:00 PM Thursday and again from 9:00 AM until the service time on Friday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

Katherine Elizabeth "Katie" Williams

February 25, 1983 - October 31, 2017