Lake Forest Obituary: Joyce Hadley Williams, 81

Joyce Hadley Williams, 81, wife of the late Albert Dickens Williams, Jr. of Lake Forest, IL and Wellington, FL. passed away on December 2 in Florida. The mother of the late Theodore S. Gary, III (Genevieve and Hayden), Laura Gary (Alexa and Morgan Butler), the late James H. Gary (Hadley and Samantha (Nick) Skuce and Matthew), Whitney W. (Clarke) Jones (Caroline, Clarke, Jr. and Eleanor) and Leslie W. (Mark) Mahler (Benjamin and Nina). Joyce was born on May 26, 1937 in New York, NY and was raised in Dayton, OH. Joyce was a longtime volunteer for and supporter of Lake Forest Hospital, Children's Memorial Hospital, Allendale, Infant Welfare Society, Ducks Unlimited and was a member of Women's Board of Lake Forest Hospital. Additionally, she was a member of the Founders' Board of Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago. She was also a loyal and enthusiastic owner and supporter of show jumpers, and spent her winters cheering them to success in the show rings of Wellington, FL. Loving and impeccable care was provided to Joyce for more than 18 years by Diane & Darek Nowakowski and Ewa Palucha. A graveside service will be held at 1 P.M. on June 7, 2019 at Lake Forest Cemetery, Lake Forest, IL. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that contributions be made to Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, 1000 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Please make checks payable to "Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital”. Info: Wenban Funeral Home (847) 234-0022