Marilyn (Simpson) Williams

Marilyn Simpson Williams passed away March 8,2025 after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Dr. V.Richard Williams June 11, 2020.

She was born in Winchester IN on March 2, 1932, daughter of the late Francis and Mary C. Simpson .

She graduated from Winchester Community High School in 1949.

Marilyn attended Indiana University in Bloomington and Earlham College in Richmond IN. She was a member of IU synchronized swim team.

She received the Jefferson Award in 1990, for her swimming instructor accomplishments. An estimated 6,000 children learned to swim under Marilyn’s instruction.

Marilyn taught physical education in Indianapolis Public School System. She was a Brownie leader and a member of the First Presbyterian church in Winchester and sang in the choir.

She was a founding member of the YMCA swim team and the 8 and under swim coach.

She loved spending time at Siesta Key, playing golf , snow skiing, horseback riding and swimming.

Survivors include four children, thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. 

Daughter, Susan Leland ( Dr.Craig) and grandchildren Angie Hayden (John), Megan Prichard ( Ricky), Elizabeth Martin ( Craig), Kevin Leland ( Kristin).

Son, Dr. Robert S. Williams ( Mary Ann) and grandchildren, Andrew Williams, Dr. Rachael Garrett(Josh), Andrew Randell and Matthew Randell.

Son, Dr. John R. Williams (Jani) and grandchildren, Maricarol Phipps (Michael), Marcia Frame ( Dr.Tyler), Matt Williams, Maggie Mahlie (Michael).

Daughter, Katie Kiefer (Mark) and grandchildren Scott Baker (Emily) and Alec Baker.

Sister, Sara Lou Tucker ( Gene) nephews Danny Tucker ( Misty), David Tucker (Deb) and James Tucker.

Also preceded in death by her beloved granddaughter Annelise Mary Baker.

Calling hours Friday, March 14, 4pm to 7 pm

Towne Square Community Centre Winchester IN

Funeral service Saturday March 15

2 pm with visitation 1 hour before.

Towne Square Community Centre

With arrangements made through Walker Funeral Home

In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Randolph County YMCA or United Mitchondrial Disease Foundation.

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