Elissa (King) Williams

Mrs. Elissa Ann King Williams of Burns passed away at her home on May 14th, 2019. Elissa was the daughter of the late Robert “Murrell” and Clara King and was born June 4th, 1955 in Paducah, Kentucky. She attended Bruceton Central High School in Bruceton, Tennessee where she was a standout basketball player, cheerleader, and was named “Most Athletic” in her class. Elissa was also named "Miss Bruceton" in 1972. At an early age she professed her faith in Christ and became a member of First Baptist Church of Bruceton and later First Baptist Church of Dickson. Elissa was united in holy matrimony to Randle Stacy Williams in September of 1978. They moved to White Bluff in 1982 and were blessed with an only son, Robert Benjamin Williams. After her son was born, she continued her love of sports by coaching and refereeing Youth Basketball in the White Bluff community for many years. She worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens, The Pill Shoppe, and Fred’s Pharmacy. Mrs. Williams was active in the Claggett Sunday School class at First Baptist Church of Dickson and supported the Arthritis Foundation as well as the Alzheimer Association. She enjoyed watching her son play football and basketball at Dickson County High School and football at The University of Tennessee. Mrs. Williams was an avid Volunteer fan and supporter of The University of Tennessee athletics. She also adored her Granddog, Stella and enjoyed watching her compete in Field Trials. As a result of her lively spirit and warm personality, Elissa Williams was loved by many. Her life will forever be cherished in the lives of her husband of 40 years, Randle Williams of Burns, TN; son Robert (Courtney) Williams of Lebanon, TN; twin brothers Mark (Kim) King of Bruceton, TN and Mike King of Camden, TN; sister-in-law Phyllis (Mickey) Wright of Dickson, TN; sister-in-law Ruth King of Hendersonville, TN; niece Brooke (Leslie) Cooper of Huntingdon, TN; nephew Drew (Brandi) King of Camden, TN; niece Laura King of Eugene, Oregon; niece Jenna King of Hendersonville, TN; niece Leslie (Robbie) Holloway of Dickson, Tennessee; and nephew Michael (Stephanie) Wright of Dickson, Tennessee. Visitation will begin on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 2 – 7 PM at Spann Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life will begin at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2019 with Bro. Todd Vermilyea officiating from the Chapel of Spann Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 1 – 3 PM at Bruceton Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Prospect Cemetery in Hollow Rock, TN. Donations can be made to the Arthritis Foundation at www.arthritis.org and the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Arrangements by Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services – 1961 Hwy 48 N. Dickson, TN 37055 – P: 615-446-1123. Online condolences may be left at www.spannfuneralhome.com