Carol Jean Williams, 87, Columbia City, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at home.

She was born June 5, 1936. On Oct. 2, 1953, she married James M. Williams, who preceded her in death in 1993.

She is survived by her children, Annette Willson and David M. Williams, both of Columbia City; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sharon Bordner, Fort Wayne.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.