NAPPANEE — Beverly Jean Williams, 79, Nappanee, died at 1:45 a.m. Jan. 10, 2017, at her residence after a four-month illness. She was born July 14, 1937, in Kosciusko County, to Dale and Louis Laudeman George. On July 21, 1957, she married Leo Eldon Williams in Nappanee. He survives. Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday at Nappanee United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jim Davidson will officiate. Burial will be in Hepton Union Cemetery. ***** Memorials to United Methodist Thrift Shop or Elkhart County Hospice.