Nancy Elizabeth Williams

Nancy Elizabeth (Tunis) Williams, 78

MILFORD – Nancy Elizabeth Williams passed away peacefully at her granddaughter's home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Nancy was born in Lewes, De daughter of the late Frank A. and Dorlena (Baynum) Tunis. She was raised and attended school in Milton. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed being with her family. Nancy enjoyed all pets, especially cats and dogs, and she loved a good game of BINGO. In later years, Nancy worked with her daughter as an aid in taxi transport. She attended and recently become a member of Crossroad Community Church.

In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, George Williams; four siblings, Herbie Tunis, Donald Tunis, Buddy Tunis, and Marie Melvin; and a nephew, Anthony Willey.

She is survived by her 4 daughters, Patti Pettyjohn, Paula Brown, Georgia O’Connell, and Mildred Marshall; seven grandchildren, Lisa Moreland, Craig Pettyjohn, Inga Lambert, Matthew Baker, twins Danielle and Michelle Brown, and Destiny Mills; 12 great grandchildren, James Baker, Madison Baker, Lucas Brasure, Brayden Brasure, Beau Cropper, Natalynn Sockriter, Stella Sockriter, Colby Jester, Carla Pettyjohn, Julian Pettyjohn, Makayla Lambert, and Layla Lambert; four siblings, Shirley Littleton, Billy Tunis, Patsy Murphy, and Linda Greene, and well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 12:00pm-5:00pm at Etta’s Catering, 319 S. Rehoboth Blvd., Milford, Del 19963. 

In lieu of flowers the family welcomes memorial contributions to: Compassionate Care Hospice, c/o Amedisys, Inc. ATTN: Amedisys Foundation, 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Services, Inc., Milton, Delaware, where online condolences may be shared to the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com