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With heavy hearts, yet steadfast faith, the family of Jennifer L. Williams announces her passing. We take comfort in the words of Jesus from John 14:1-3, trusting that our hearts need not be troubled, for He has prepared a place for her. Though we mourn her absence, we rest in the promise that we will be together again.
Jennifer age 58, of Somerset, Kentucky passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
Jennifer was born on February 22, 1967 to Bentley Napier and Patsy Bowling Napier in London, Kentucky. She was saved on October 11, 1978 and from that day forward, she let her faith and love of Christ guide her steps and shine through every part of her life.
She was a former member of Heartland Worship Center in Paducah, Kentucky, where she served as a secretary and volunteer coordinator for nursery to pre-K with over 80 volunteers and over 300 kids. She was a faithful member of Oak Hill Baptist Church since 2004 where she formerly volunteered to serve Wednesday night meals and helped in the bus ministry. She was an active member of the Encouragers Sunday School Class and was an Auxiliary member of The Gideons International.
She was a proud cheer Mom at Southwestern High School and former Assistant Coach at Southern Middle School. She cherished her tribe and relationships she built with parents and cheer girls. She worked 17 years at Oak Hill Elementary School where she lived out her passion of working with and loving on children. She had lots of coworkers who quickly became family to her.
Her newest title and one she cherished greatly is being “JuJu” to her grand babies. She also found joy in traveling with her family and close friends.
She loved hard and deeply and to many, she was not only family, but the very best kind of friend. Her life was a testament to grace, strength, and unwavering love.
Jennifer was preceded in death by a niece, Jonna Begley.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Roger Williams whom she married on May 22, 1993 in Williamsburg, Ky; her parents, Bentley and Patsy Napier of London, Ky; daughters: Rachel L. Hargis (Logan) and Chaney C. Hansford (Nathan) all of Somerset; sisters: Edith Begley (Jon) of East Bernstadt, Ky and Maggie Broughton (Jerred) of London, Ky; nieces: LeAnn Jones (Dennis) and Makenzie Begley, nephews: Wesley Williams (Kenna), Tip Williams, Jordan Begley (Cassie), Taylor Greene, Clay Greene, Nick Broughton (Emma), Benjamin Broughton; grandchildren: Theo Hargis, Lyla Hansford and an expected Baby Hansford.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 5pm-8pm at Oak Hill Baptist Church.
Visitation will continue Monday morning, May 5, 2025 from 10am-11am at the church with a funeral service to begin at 11am with Bro. Alan Fisher and Bro. Mark Riley officiating. Burial will follow in France Napier Cemetery in London, Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations can be made to Gideons Memorial Bible Plan. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Jennifer L. Williams.
Even though over the years I haven’t been able to visit often, she was a very dear cousin. She was a beautiful lady,in countless ways, touching & making a difference in so many lives & will forever be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I met her briefly, I could tell she was a beautiful soul. Take comfort in knowing she is with her lord, free from pain, and you will see her again.