Joanne Marie King-Williams
Sunday, February 28th, 1943 – Wednesday, March 10th, 2021
Joanne Marie King-Williams, 78 of Billings, MT, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 10th, 2021, surrounded by family.
Joanne was born on February 28th, 1943 to Reuben and Anna Peterson of Detroit Lakes, MN. After graduating from Detroit Lakes High School, she went on to study Education at Evangel University, later achieving a Master of Education from MSU-Billings.
After graduation, Joanne was proud to teach on an Indigenous reservation in Arizona. Her passion was teaching and literacy. She retired after teaching for over 30 years in schools, churches and tutoring.
Joanne met E. Dean King while teaching Sunday School in Oklahoma, they were married in August of 1966. Dean and Joanne were married for over 30 years and had four children, Charles (Skip) Dean, Wendall (Chip) Dean, Kimberlee Ann and Tiffany Deeann.
In October of 1987, Dean and Joanne filled a life-long dream of owning their own business, purchasing the Coast to Coast Hardware Store on Central Ave in Billings, MT. They also enjoyed traveling together and their grandchildren were a great source of joy.
In December 2011, Joanne married Jack M. Williams. They enjoyed taking part in MAPS projects and RVing around the country.
Joanne loved quilting, sewing and creating crafts with her grandchildren. She also loved volunteering at church, Salvation Army and was active with the Montana Reading Council. She will be greatly missed by these organizations.
Joanne was predeceased by Reuben (Father), Anna (Mother), Daniel (Brother), E. Dean (first Husband). She is survived by Charles (Louella) Peterson (Brother), Ruth (Wayne) Adamson (Sister), Lois (Sister-in-law) her children Skip (Cynde) King, Chip (Stephanie) King, Kim (Sean) Corey, Tiffany (Mike) Nosser and Grandchildren Ty (Cassie), Josiah, Jake, Michaela, Kyleigh, Nicky, Seth, Nate, Hailey, Ethan, Grace, Livia, Luca and Alee. Jack Williams (second Husband), his Stepdaughter Sandra, and Grandchildren Aaron, Adam and Kelly, Great-Grandson Michael. Along with many loving In-Laws, Cousins, Nephews, Nieces and Fabulous Friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joanne’s name to www.givehope2kids.org or www.provisioninternational.org. A viewing will be held at Smith Funeral Chapel West from 3pm to 7pm Friday, March 12th.
Joanne’s Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 13 at 1pm, at Freedom Church, 550 32nd St., Billings, MT 59102. The Celebration will be broadcast on Freedom Church Facebook or on the Freedom Church website.
Sunday, February 28th, 1943 – Wednesday, March 10th, 2021
Joanne Marie King-Williams, 78 of Billings, MT, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 10th, 2021, surrounded by family.
Joanne was born on February 28th, 1943 to Reuben and Anna Peterson of Detroit Lakes, MN. After graduating from Detroit Lakes High School, she went on to study Education at Evangel University, later achieving a Master of Education from MSU-Billings.
After graduation, Joanne was proud to teach on an Indigenous reservation in Arizona. Her passion was teaching and literacy. She retired after teaching for over 30 years in schools, churches and tutoring.
Joanne met E. Dean King while teaching Sunday School in Oklahoma, they were married in August of 1966. Dean and Joanne were married for over 30 years and had four children, Charles (Skip) Dean, Wendall (Chip) Dean, Kimberlee Ann and Tiffany Deeann.
In October of 1987, Dean and Joanne filled a life-long dream of owning their own business, purchasing the Coast to Coast Hardware Store on Central Ave in Billings, MT. They also enjoyed traveling together and their grandchildren were a great source of joy.
In December 2011, Joanne married Jack M. Williams. They enjoyed taking part in MAPS projects and RVing around the country.
Joanne loved quilting, sewing and creating crafts with her grandchildren. She also loved volunteering at church, Salvation Army and was active with the Montana Reading Council. She will be greatly missed by these organizations.
Joanne was predeceased by Reuben (Father), Anna (Mother), Daniel (Brother), E. Dean (first Husband). She is survived by Charles (Louella) Peterson (Brother), Ruth (Wayne) Adamson (Sister), Lois (Sister-in-law) her children Skip (Cynde) King, Chip (Stephanie) King, Kim (Sean) Corey, Tiffany (Mike) Nosser and Grandchildren Ty (Cassie), Josiah, Jake, Michaela, Kyleigh, Nicky, Seth, Nate, Hailey, Ethan, Grace, Livia, Luca and Alee. Jack Williams (second Husband), his Stepdaughter Sandra, and Grandchildren Aaron, Adam and Kelly, Great-Grandson Michael. Along with many loving In-Laws, Cousins, Nephews, Nieces and Fabulous Friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joanne’s name to www.givehope2kids.org or www.provisioninternational.org. A viewing will be held at Smith Funeral Chapel West from 3pm to 7pm Friday, March 12th.
Joanne’s Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 13 at 1pm, at Freedom Church, 550 32nd St., Billings, MT 59102. The Celebration will be broadcast on Freedom Church Facebook or on the Freedom Church website.
Joanne Marie King-Williams
Sunday, February 28th, 1943 – Wednesday, March 10th, 2021
Joanne Marie King-Williams, 78 of Billings, MT, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 10th, 2021, surrounded by family.
Joanne was born on February 28th, 1943 to Reuben and Anna Peterson of Detroit Lakes, MN. After graduating from Detroit Lakes High School, she went on to study Education at Evangel University, later achieving a Master of Education from MSU-Billings.
After graduation, Joanne was proud to teach on an Indigenous reservation in Arizona. Her passion was teaching and literacy. She retired after teaching for over 30 years in schools, churches and tutoring.
Joanne met E. Dean King while teaching Sunday School in Oklahoma, they were married in August of 1966. Dean and Joanne were married for over 30 years and had four children, Charles (Skip) Dean, Wendall (Chip) Dean, Kimberlee Ann and Tiffany Deeann.
In October of 1987, Dean and Joanne filled a life-long dream of owning their own business, purchasing the Coast to Coast Hardware Store on Central Ave in Billings, MT. They also enjoyed traveling together and their grandchildren were a great source of joy.
In December 2011, Joanne married Jack M. Williams. They enjoyed taking part in MAPS projects and RVing around the country.
Joanne loved quilting, sewing and creating crafts with her grandchildren. She also loved volunteering at church, Salvation Army and was active with the Montana Reading Council. She will be greatly missed by these organizations.
Joanne was predeceased by Reuben (Father), Anna (Mother), Daniel (Brother), E. Dean (first Husband). She is survived by Charles (Louella) Peterson (Brother), Ruth (Wayne) Adamson (Sister), Lois (Sister-in-law) her children Skip (Cynde) King, Chip (Stephanie) King, Kim (Sean) Corey, Tiffany (Mike) Nosser and Grandchildren Ty (Cassie), Josiah, Jake, Michaela, Kyleigh, Nicky, Seth, Nate, Hailey, Ethan, Grace, Livia, Luca and Alee. Jack Williams (second Husband), his Stepdaughter Sandra, and Grandchildren Aaron, Adam and Kelly, Great-Grandson Michael. Along with many loving In-Laws, Cousins, Nephews, Nieces and Fabulous Friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joanne’s name to www.givehope2kids.org or www.provisioninternational.org. A viewing will be held at Smith Funeral Chapel West from 3pm to 7pm Friday, March 12th.
Joanne’s Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 13 at 1pm, at Freedom Church, 550 32nd St., Billings, MT 59102. The Celebration will be broadcast on Freedom Church Facebook or on the Freedom Church website.
Sunday, February 28th, 1943 – Wednesday, March 10th, 2021
Joanne Marie King-Williams, 78 of Billings, MT, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 10th, 2021, surrounded by family.
Joanne was born on February 28th, 1943 to Reuben and Anna Peterson of Detroit Lakes, MN. After graduating from Detroit Lakes High School, she went on to study Education at Evangel University, later achieving a Master of Education from MSU-Billings.
After graduation, Joanne was proud to teach on an Indigenous reservation in Arizona. Her passion was teaching and literacy. She retired after teaching for over 30 years in schools, churches and tutoring.
Joanne met E. Dean King while teaching Sunday School in Oklahoma, they were married in August of 1966. Dean and Joanne were married for over 30 years and had four children, Charles (Skip) Dean, Wendall (Chip) Dean, Kimberlee Ann and Tiffany Deeann.
In October of 1987, Dean and Joanne filled a life-long dream of owning their own business, purchasing the Coast to Coast Hardware Store on Central Ave in Billings, MT. They also enjoyed traveling together and their grandchildren were a great source of joy.
In December 2011, Joanne married Jack M. Williams. They enjoyed taking part in MAPS projects and RVing around the country.
Joanne loved quilting, sewing and creating crafts with her grandchildren. She also loved volunteering at church, Salvation Army and was active with the Montana Reading Council. She will be greatly missed by these organizations.
Joanne was predeceased by Reuben (Father), Anna (Mother), Daniel (Brother), E. Dean (first Husband). She is survived by Charles (Louella) Peterson (Brother), Ruth (Wayne) Adamson (Sister), Lois (Sister-in-law) her children Skip (Cynde) King, Chip (Stephanie) King, Kim (Sean) Corey, Tiffany (Mike) Nosser and Grandchildren Ty (Cassie), Josiah, Jake, Michaela, Kyleigh, Nicky, Seth, Nate, Hailey, Ethan, Grace, Livia, Luca and Alee. Jack Williams (second Husband), his Stepdaughter Sandra, and Grandchildren Aaron, Adam and Kelly, Great-Grandson Michael. Along with many loving In-Laws, Cousins, Nephews, Nieces and Fabulous Friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joanne’s name to www.givehope2kids.org or www.provisioninternational.org. A viewing will be held at Smith Funeral Chapel West from 3pm to 7pm Friday, March 12th.
Joanne’s Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 13 at 1pm, at Freedom Church, 550 32nd St., Billings, MT 59102. The Celebration will be broadcast on Freedom Church Facebook or on the Freedom Church website.
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