Kathy Jo Williams

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Kathy Jo Williams, 68, of Jonesboro, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Springs of Jonesboro.  She was born in Manila to John “JW” and Mary Hawkins on January 14, 1953. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1979, moving here from Houston, Texas.  Kathy was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro, where she helped with the children’s ministry.  She worked in the banking industry for over 35 years.  She was preceded in death by her father, J.W. Hawkins; brother, Johnny Hawkins; sisters, Sandra Hall and April Hawkins.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Ron Williams; daughter, Heather Williams, both of the home; mother, Louise Hawkins of Manila; brother, Tony Hawkins and wife Sheila of Manila; and Crystal Hawkins of Jonesboro.

A memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Heath Hawkins and Andy Neal officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Burial will be private.  Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time.

For lasting memorials, please consider Temple Baptist Church, 2834 Race Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72401.To sign an online guestbook, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.