Ada E. Williams

Ada E. Williams, 85, of El Paso, IL passed away at 12:52 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal surrounded by her family.

Cremation rites were accorded and a private family graveside service will be at Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, IL on Friday, December 12, 2025 with Rev. Chuck Feeney officiating.
Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, El Paso is assisting the family with services.

Ada was born June 10, 1940, in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Murray and Grace Whitely Carman. She married Tommy D. Williams in 1982 in El Paso. He survives along with one son Phillip Porter of El Paso; five grandchildren Erica (John), Brandi (Mitch) Jessica (Tony) Jacob (Charleston) and Chad (Makayla); and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Luther “Jerry” Porter, one daughter Toni; one son-in-law Donny Harshbarger; one daughter-in-law Ruth Porter; and two brothers and five sisters.

Ada worked at Funks Seed Company for 30 years. She was a member of the El Paso American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed working at Ruby lanes Bowling Alley. She also enjoyed gardening, camping, bird and squirrel watching, wood burning and painting. She loved spending time with her grandkids, and great grandkids and they were the light of her life. She valued her time at home with Tommy and spending time with family and friends.