Mrs. Helen M. Williams, age 93, of Mio, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 12, 2012 at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview.
Helen was born on May 4, 1918 in Old Mission, Michigan to the late Charles and Marie (Stone) LaBatt.  She was a retired registered nurse.  Upon their retirement, she and her husband Carl moved to Mio, where Helen was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, serving as both lector and Eucharistic Minister for many years.
Surviving are her children: Martha Ellen Nelson, JoAnn Williams, Sue Elaine Nelson, John Williams, and Mark Williams; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 70 years Carl W. Williams, and her son Carl Williams.
In accordance with Helen’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mio.  Private interment of ashes at Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI 
Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.