Williams, Phyllis M. 1937-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Phyllis Mae Williams, 88, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born July 17, 1937, in Halls, Missouri, daughter of the late Grace and Aaron Reno.

She graduated from Benton high school and worked as a mail sorter with the United States Post Office. She served in the United States Marine Corp. She enjoyed reading books, puzzles and loved her cat, Skunk.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ansel Williams; son, Stephen Williams; brothers, Alfonzo and Ernest Reno; and a sister, Catherine J. Shoemaker.

Survivors include sons, Eddie, Lonnie, and Scott Williams; several grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Deshon, of St. Joseph.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Pastor Josh Coverett officiating at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Washington Cemetery with military honors.

Online condolence, obituary and public live stream at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.