Frances Mary “Vicky” Williams, age 88 of North Platte, passed away Thursday July 23, 2015 at Centennial Park.
Vicky was born October 24, 1926 at Seven Oak’s, Kent, England to James and Frances Ada (Long) McClernon. She attended London Wenchmore Hill School. On February 4, 1947 she married Clarence Williams at Phillipsburg, KS. She worked 25 years in health care, working at Highland Hospital in London, and Linden Manor in North Platte. For a time she and Clarence lived in Hastings and she worked at monastery, and for a doctor as a private nurse. She also worked as a receptionist for Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte and was a member of the Does (Elks) Club.
Vicky is survived by her sons Keith (Linda) Williams and Leland Williams all of North Platte; sisters Jean (John) Lampell of London, England, Margaret Woodhouse of Denver, CO, Sheila (Joe) Landry of Tucson, AZ; brother Bob McClernon of London, England; 2 granddaughters, Bekki (Kale) Merklin of North Platte and Laurie (Jesse) Polvika of Lincoln; 5 great grandchildren, Trevor, Dillon, Nichole, Jaret, and Taylor; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; grandparents, three brothers, Jim, Joseph and Stan McClernon; brother in laws Ray Woodhouse and Wayne Landry; and 2 sisters-in-law.
Memorials are suggested to the 20th Century Veteran’s Memorial and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday July 28, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Brent Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow at the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Dinner will be served at the Moose Club following the burial. Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, and 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.