Daisy Juanita

Williams

Daisy Juanita Williams daughter of the late Maude Wilson Burns and Joseph Burns was born in Rat, Missouri, on October 4, 1929. She departed this life at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 1, 2016, at the age of 86.

On February 7, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri, Daisy was united in marriage to James Aaron Williams and to this loving union two children were born. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2000. Daisy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Arnold, Missouri. Daisy loved going to church, she served in one of the Billy Graham Crusades that was held in the old arena in St. Louis. Daisy enjoyed sewing, singing and watching St. Louis Cardinals Baseball. She loved playing games including dominos and cards. Daisy's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

Daisy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, eight brothers, Otto, Earnest, Chester, Clifford, Chrystal, Charles, Roy and Donald Burns, five sisters, Zelpha Conway, Gladys Skaggs, Lora Scott, Hazel Rosa and Alline Duncan.

Daisy is survived by one son, James Aaron Williams Jr. of Cedar Hill, Missouri, her daughter, Regina Franks of St. Louis, Missouri, four grandchildren, Kimberly, Anthony, James R. and Hannah, four great-grandchildren, Nathan, Alexandria, Morgan and Rowan. Daisy will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.


Visitation: Saturday, March 5th 9 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral Services follow at 1 PM

Minister: Jeff Russom

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Anthony Franks, James R. Williams, Dennis Smithee, Nathan Smithee, Paul Rosa and Randy Johnson.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: First Baptist Church, Arnold, Missouri