Alice ‘Faye’ Williams of Billings, MT passed away peacefully on August 3, 2019 after a short illness. She was a long-time resident of Forsyth, MT. Faye was born August 22, 1927 to Will and Nettie Smith of DeRidder, LA. She spent her early years on the family farm and graduated from DeRidder High School in 1944. She married the love of her life, Glenn Williams on Nov 8, 1946 following Glenn’s return from duty during WWII. They were happily married for 58 years until Glenn passed away in 2004.
In the early days of their marriage, she was the sole bread winner, working as an operator for Bell Telephone, as Glenn attended LSU. Following Glenn’s graduation, they started a family. Faye became a full-time homemaker while Glenn returned to active duty in the U.S. Navy. Over the next 25 years Faye and Glenn lived in New Orleans, LA; Galveston, TX; Pleasanton, CA; San Pedro, CA, San Diego, CA; Waco, TX; Imperial Beach, CA and Grand Junction, CO.
Following Glenn’s retirement from the Navy in 1974 they relocated to Billings, MT where Glenn taught at Billings Senior High School. The happy couple lived in Turner, MT; Richey, MT; Rosepine, LA; Hysham, MT; and Forsyth, MT as Glenn took a number of Superintendent and Principal positions. During this time Faye also became an educator, teaching both Spanish and Special Education classes. In 1987 Faye and Glenn permanently relocated to Forsyth, MT. Faye was an active member of Eastern Star and held various positions within the organization including Worthy Matron for Forsyth Bethlehem Chapter 27 and Billings Friendship Chapter 124.
Faye is survived by her children, Timothy and wife, Joyce of Calhan, CO; Steven and wife, Cindy of Johnson City, TN; Anita Susan (Sue) and husband, Tim Miles of Miles City, MT; Glenda and husband, Randy Cady of Park City, MT; Patrick and wife Jackie of Billings, MT; Kathleen and husband, Vern Jones of West Linn, OR; and Daughter-in-Law Michelle Barnick of Chula Vista, CA. In addition, Faye is survived by twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her husband Glenn, her sons Bryan and Robert, her daughter Katherine, grandson, Will and great granddaughter, Serena.
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday August 6, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday August 7, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday August 6, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday August 7, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Dwayne Albertson says
My sincere condolences to the family.
Faye was a kind and gentle woman who lent great strength. I learned much from her.
Shannon Wilcox says
My sincere condolences to the Williams family and friends. Patrick, you and your family are in our thoughts.
From your friends at MSU Billings
Connie Brown says
Sue, Tim and family,
My condolences to your family, she was such a neat lady! You and your family are in my prayers.
Brenda Scarborough Lee says
Oh the stories I could tell about Aunt Faye. She was such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sherry Downs says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Faye was a great lady.
Lesia Casanovas says
Such a joyful spirit of adventure seemed to fill her . She will be missed.
Belinda Norred says
Aunt Faye was a wonderful and loving person. I truly enjoy hearing about all of her travels. She was loved by so many and will be miss dearly. Our prayers to all.
Deb Milne says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. It has been many years since I have seen and talked to Faye but I remember her as being a kind, gentle, caring person who was very proud of her family. May she rest in God’s hands.
Vern and Jan Brost says
What a lovely lady! We so enjoyed our friendship with your Mom. She added so much to our community with her gracious and warm-hearted way. Your stay in Richey will always be fondly remembered! We are praying for your comfort.
Kathy Gibble says
I worked at Highgate Senior Living at a temporary job doing activities. Even though I was only there for about 4 months, I really got to know Faye. She loved to visit and tell stories or listen to stories. I had many conversations with her and a few other ladies there, and we had many laughs, did crossword puzzles or other activities she enjoyed. She was so much fun and I loved visiting with her and visited her a few times after I left that job. One time, we had a craft activity painting rocks. We put them out in the flower garden. When I left, I had painted a rock with a frog on it for her, because I knew how much she loved frogs. I was saddened to hear of her passing.
John Gott and Holly Schneider Gott says
Faye became a very important person to our family. We met her at Highgate Senior Living where my Dad, Glen, is a resident. Faye was outgoing and kind and loved to play dominoes with us. She had a reserved spot with us at the table almost every day. My Dad very much enjoyed her company. Our thoughts and prayers and warm wishes to all of her family. She would often relate stories of the navy years and her experiences as a teacher. She is missed greatly.