Harriet Spangler Williams

Harriet Spangler Williams, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 16, 1920, preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Oklahoma Spangler. Harriet went to be with the Lord in her sleep on February 10, 2007.

She is also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Williams who passed away in 1962. She is survived by her two children, her daughter, Kerry Robertson Kerby and husband, Don Kerby of Oklahoma City and son, Kim Williams of Oklahoma City. She had two grandchildren, Kyle Williams and wife, Rachel of Lee Summit, Kansas and Lindsay Mata and husband, Brandon of Moore, Oklahoma.

She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Dawson & Kylie Mata and Kaleb Williams. In 1938, Harriet graduated from Classen High School, attended Stephens College for Women in Missouri and then Oklahoma State University. She was a proud member of Chi Omega Sorority, which was a cherished legacy she passed to her daughter, Kerry. Harriet's degree was in Elementary Education and she taught for over 27 years in Oklahoma City and Paris, Texas. In her latter years, Harriet lived in Lakeview Towers where she made many lasting friendships. She then became a resident of Town Village Retirement Center. She was a member of the "Red Hat Society" and loved dressing up in her red hat and purple feather boa. Harriet was a "people person" who never met a stranger and had many dear friends of all ages. She had a child-like spirit and an effervescent personality, which always made her the life of the party. Whether it was singing karaoke or dancing an impromptu jig, Harriet was a delight. To know Harriet was to know how much she loved to laugh and have fun.

Source: The Oklahoman.

Contributed by Marti Graham, February 2007. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.