MONONA - Barbara Lynn Williams, age 62, of Monona, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Jan. 21, 1960, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Casey) Williams.

Barbara graduated from Monona Grove High School. She went on to further her education and earned a bachelor’s degree from UW-Platteville and a master’s degree from Marquette.

Barb had an incredible work ethic. Before working in the IT department for the State of Wisconsin, she worked for Northwestern Mutual Life, and later, for American Family Insurance, as a computer programmer. She also taught math classes at Madison College.

Barbara loved going to craft fairs, working on sudoku puzzles, baking cakes for family birthdays, working in her garden, watching cooking shows, playing with her nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, ziplining, and dancing. She was also a member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. Barb was a big kid at heart and loved life.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Maryam; sisters, Deborah "Rae" (Russ) Struebing, Annette Duffey and Margaret Williams; nephew, Dan (Becky) Williams; nieces, Liz (Kevin) Eaton and Katie (Robbie Sanford) Duffey; great-nephews, Tony Williams and Ryan Eaton; great-nieces, Julianna Williams and Annabelle Eaton; and beloved animals, Jack and Gob.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edward James Williams; mother, Dorothy Ann Georgeson; dad, Rodney Georgeson; and nephew, Raymond Struebing.

Barb’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Lentfer, Dr. Huen, the Mayo Clinic (Rochester), and all the healthcare professionals that supported them through her 25-year battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

To help celebrate Barb’s vibrant life, please come to her services dressed in your favorite bright colors or whatever you’re most comfortable in. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Barb Williams

January 21, 1960 - July 08, 2022

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