Louelyn Wallace Williams, lover of cows, Diet Dr. Pepper connoisseur, giver of multiple birthday cards, baker of German chocolate cakes, dog treat dealer, and Yellowstone fan, passed away in the early hours of January 12, 2025. She left this world on her own terms, just as she wanted, in her home surrounded by her family who meant more to her than anything else in the world. No stranger to facing challenges with grace throughout her life, she bravely battled health problems these last few years, setting an example of courage for us all.
A respected educator, Lou impacted thousands of young minds as a special education and behavioral disability teacher in Springfield, IL. When her husband ventured into the world of civil aviation, she joined him by creating an Aviation Curriculum for her students, taking them on field trips, and inviting local pilots to speak to her classes. Her dedication to education was so passionate that she once called Chuck Yeager's home, speaking with his wife i

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