Lyndia Marie Williams

Lyndia Marie Williams, daughter of the late Raymond Edward Dusenberry and Vivian Opal (Stark) Dusenberry, was born October 7, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas. The family later moved to Old Bagnall, Missouri for a short time before moving to Eldon, Missouri where she graduated from high school. Lyndia furthered her education and graduated from School of the Osage in Point Lookout, Missouri. Lyndia began working at the telephone company in Eldon and they transferred her to an office in St. Louis. After moving to St. Louis, Lyndia met a young soldier by the name of Delmar Ilif Williams. They began dating and were united in marriage on August 29, 1964, in Bagnall, Missouri. Lyndia and Delmar were blessed with four children: Brenda, Harold, Balinda, and Jennifer. Due to Delmar being in the military, Lyndia and the family transferred to different duty stations with Delmar. They were stationed in Germany, Fort Leonard Wood (MO), South Carolina, and Germany again before Delmar retired from the military. The family then moved to a farm in Iowa and in 1980 moved to Richland, Missouri where they made their home for the remainder of their days. Lyndia and Delmar began taking care of the Oaklawn Cemetery in Richland and did so for many years until their health began to decline. They took great pride in caring for the loved ones that were laid to rest in the cemetery. In her spare time, Lyndia enjoyed watching nature, especially hummingbirds and putting puzzles together. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. Early in her life, Lyndia had made a profession of faith and was currently a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Richland. She went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 23, 2024, in the Life Care Center of Waynesville having attained the age of 82 years. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory, her three children: Brenda Mason of St. Robert, MO, Harold Williams of St. James, MO, and Jennifer Birdsong (Jim) of Richland, MO; eleven grandchildren: Karl, Malissa, Patricia, Iris, David Jr., Rachel, Kimberly, Amanda, Justin, Jessica, and Nathan; seventeen great-grandchildren; her siblings: James Myers (Pat) of Poplar Bluff, MO, Charles Myers of Kansas City, KS, Jane Frost (Troy) of Columbia, MO, JoAnn Cook (Ron) of Jefferson City, MO, and Carolyn Jones of Holt’s Summit, MO; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Lyndia was preceded in death by her husband: Delmar Williams; one daughter: Balinda Crowe; one granddaughter: Deanna; and two sisters: Sharon Dean and Marilyn Yantz. Even though she is gone from our sight, Lyndia’s spirit will live on in our hearts forever. Services were held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Pastor Bob Lilly officiating. “Go Rest High On That Mountain”, “Amazing Grace”, “I Hope You Dance” and “I’ll Fly Away” were played. Henry Myers, Justin Nichols, Terry Birdsong, Tracy Davenport, Joe Kincaid, Jim Birdsong, and Nathan Birdsong served as escorts. Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Online condolences can be sent at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com

Lyndia Marie Williams

October 7, 1941 - August 23, 2024