Gladys Marie Adams Williams, aka Kate, of Lonoke went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2026. A life of faith to age 96 is a profound gift. Gladys walked with God for nearly a century, reflecting a legacy of grace, love, and steadfast devotion. She walked with God, and her steps left a path of gold for the rest of us to follow.
Her years were many, her love was deep, and her faith has now become her sight.
Gladys is preceded in death by her father Loyde Thomas Adams; mother Gladys Mattie Hensley-Adams; husband James Robert Williams; and siblings Loyd Junior Adams, Martha Sue Grady, Raymond Earl Adams, and Bobby Joe Adams.
She is survived by her sons David Lee Williams and Robert Eddie Williams; grandchildren David Allen Williams and wife Lynette Alise Williams, Joshua Lee Williams and wife Samantha Estelle Williams, Crystal Ryan-Williams and wife Roberta Ryan-Williams, Lacee Marie Leake and husband Brett Leake, and Robbie Sanders; great-grandchildren Emily Bell Williams, Wesley Allen Williams, Jada Alise Williams, Gage Mathew Marlin, Ashton Lee Williams, Sarah Jane Williams, and Jagger Cruz Ryan-Williams; siblings Thomas Edward Adams, Jerry Dewight Adams, Patsy Clairine Adams, Billy Wayne Adams, Mike Adams, and Barbara Anne McFarland; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 9:00am with the funeral service at 10:00am at Bridge Church located at 101 Alice Lane in Lonoke. Burial will take place at Brownsville Cemetery.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Gladys Marie is the most wonderful, God fearing, and lovable woman I know. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. My condolences and prayers for all her family.
Ms. Gladys was such a sweet lady that loved God. She’s not using that walker anymore but walking and praising Jesus. She’s going to be missed
Keeping all the family in my prayers and I know she is looking great with her wings now.
Miss Gladys was a wonderful Christian lady that will truly missed she always had a special bond with her family and friends she will be greatly missed my condolences to the family and friends Until we all meet again Loved this sweet Lady
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