Mercedes L. Williams, affectionately known as "Cede," passed away peacefully at Paddock Springs in Warsaw on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the age of 94.
Born on Sept. 9, 1929, in Huntington County, she was the daughter of Otto and Vera Minton Heitz. After graduating from Lancaster Township School, Cede married the love of her life, Gaylord Williams, on Sept. 11, 1949. They celebrated 72 years of marriage before his passing in 2021. They raised their family in Huntington and then moved to Chapman Lake in 1972. Cede led a life filled with love, laughter and devotion to her family.
Alongside her beloved husband, they traveled 48 states and after retirement they embraced the snowbird lifestyle, spending winters in Florida and the rest of the year at Chapman Lake – truly living life to the fullest. Cede was a spunky, fun-loving lady and always up for a celebration. She enjoyed entertaining others and was known for her great cooking skills and her compassion to take care of others. She enjoyed the simple pressures of life, whether it was cheering on her grandkids at every ball game, camping with family or embarking on adventures out on the lake, she cherished these moments of togetherness. She was also very artistic and enjoyed painting, drawing, sewing and crocheting.
Cede leaves behind an enduring legacy cherished by her surviving family: children, Jeff Williams and Joy (Brian) Conrad; grandchildren: Kevin Hackworth, Kyle Hackworth, Kara (David) Plaehn, Nick (Elizabeth) Allen, Misty (Nate) Lewis; great-grandchildren Kaily (Scott Richardson) Hackworth, Kaimen Hackworth, Griffin Plaehn; along with great-great-granddaughter, Milly Richardson. She was called “Grandma” by many friends, neighbors and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylord; parents; and sister, Flossie Scott.
Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw is entrusted with Cede’s care. Friends and family are welcome to gather for visitation at the funeral home, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw, on Saturday, April 27 from 1 p.m. until the 3 p.m. funeral service with Sharon Brockhaus officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington.
Memorials gifts may be given to the Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562; or to Stillwater Hospice, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814.
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