Mrs. Evette Louise Williams, age 54 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Evette was born April 22, 1965 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Max and Judith C. Good. She was married on May 8, 2004 in Jefferson City, Mo. to Rufus T. Williams.

A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City, she was a 1983 graduate of Jefferson City High School, a 1985 graduate of Merrill University, and a 2002 graduate of Metro/ Columbia Business Colleges.

She was employed by the Missouri Dept. of Social Services as a Family Support Specialist for several years until ill health forced her retirement.

Evette enjoyed playing games on her phone, her salon days and dining out at local restaurants. Most importantly, she cherished her family and especially enjoyed barbequing at home.

Survivors include: her husband of fifteen years, Rufus Williams; two sons, Jordan R. Stokes and his wife Victoria of Columbia, Mo. and Rufus T. Williams, II of Jefferson City, Mo.; one brother, Scott A. Mayhew and his wife Marge of Jefferson City, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2019.

Private graveside services and interment will be conducted at Riverview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Evette Williams Memorial Fund.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.