Carole Ann Williams Henderson was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on September 16, 1948. She passed away on May 13, 2025, at Jackson-Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. She was 76 years of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Presley "Jack" and Demetria Ann (Mayo) Sawyer, husband: Ralph Williams, Sr., one sister: Patricia Magill, two brothers: James Charles and Gerald Wayne Sawyer, one son-in-law: Jerry Hooper, brother-in-law: Frank, sister-in-law: Carolyn, and a special friend: Kenny Jacques.

Carole loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved making chocolate gravy for her family, watching her son Bubba race at the racetrack, and square dancing. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, watching monkey videos, and drinking her a Coke.

She leaves the following behind to cherish her memory:

5 Children: Cheryl (Tommy) Halford of Jackson, MO.

LaDonna Williams (Herbert McCaig) of Caruthersville, MO.

Paula (Brian) Creasy of Cumming, GA.

Ralph Jr. (Melinda) Williams of the home in Caruthersville, MO.

Lisa Hooper of Caruthersville, MO.

2 Sisters: Tonie Laws of Clarksville, TN.

Jamie Sawyer of Booneville, KY.

2 Brothers: Henry (Robin) Sawyer of Springfield, MO.

Jacky Sawyer of Mumford, KY

1 Special Brother: Wymon Walpole of Gates, TN

Uncle: Jim (Sandy) Mathis of Dickson, TX.

5 Grandsons, 7 Granddaughters, and 9 Great Grandchildren

Sister-in-law: Debbie Boyce of Poplar Bluff, MO.

Special Cousins: Herbert "Bubby" (Karen) Henson of Caruthersville, MO., Rhea Sample, and Rhonda (Charlie) Jones, both of Florida

Special Nurse: Leslie Brooks of Caruthersville, MO.

Special Friends: Misty McCloud of Caruthersville, MO., Neal Stokley of Kentucky, David (Nancy) Highley of Caruthersville, MO.

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Temple Baptist Church in Caruthersville, MO., with Brother Jim Tom Pilcher officiating. Burial was in Little Prairie Cemetery in Caruthersville, MO. Pallbearers were Justin Trammell, Trey Williams, Jordan Creasy, Mark Taylor, Michael Tomlinson, and Johnny Marcum. Honorary Pallbearers were Shaine Schoolcraft and Gary "Denver" Dulaney.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of services.