Hattie B. Williams

Hattie B. Williams, 98, of Karns City went home to our Heavenly Father Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at Chicora Medical Center with her daughter by her side.

Mrs. Williams was born Jan. 19, 1923, in Bradys Bend Township, Armstrong County, and was the daughter of the late William B. and Mary I. Early McGarvey.

She was a 1941 graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School, and in her earlier years, she had been employed as a clerk in the foundry office at Pullman Standard. She also worked in the cafeteria of Fairview Township Karns City School. She later retired from Bobbie Brooks.

She was a longtime, active member of the Karns City United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Sawyer Bible Class, and attended the Who Do Sunday School Class. In earlier years, she taught Sunday school.

She loved spending time with her sisters, and was an avid sports fan, who along with her sister, Alda Edwards and niece, Maxine McElravy, were well-known loyal fans at many Karns City athletic events.

Hattie always put others first, and was a selfless giving person, always complimenting everyone. Everyone loved her. She enjoyed going to church, and was a true servant of the Lord all of her life, always sharing her faith with others. She truly knew her Bible, and could recite the 91st Psalm by heart, along with a lot of other scriptures. She was also known as a wonderful pie baker.

She was married to Jack C. Williams on June 18, 1946. He preceded her in death on June 19, 1990.

Surviving are two daughters, Nancy K. Williams of Karns City, and Jacquelyn L. Williams of California; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Madge L. Bowser, Eleanor B. Hazlett, Sarah M. Shaffer, and Alda Edwards, and three brothers, William, Delmar and Stanley McGarvey.

The family would like to thank the Chicora Medical Center for their love, care, and compassion.

WILLIAMS — Friends of Hattie B. Williams, who died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, will be received from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday at Karns City United Methodist Church, 117 Petrolia St., Karns City.

A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Jim Lewis, church pastor, officiating.

Interment will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home of Karns City.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Karns City United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 89, Karns City, PA 16041.

For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.