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Donna M. Williams

July 21, 1926 — November 23, 2018

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Stella and Harry Hodges; brothers, Howard and Willard Hodges and Infant daughter, Diane Williams.



She is survived by her husband, Perry T. Williams, MD., sons, Perry Williams, Stephen, MD. (Lori) Williams and Mark Williams; grandchildren, Eric, Scott, Tim, Paul Daniel, John Williams, Kathleen Huerter; four great grandchildren.



She was a graduate of the University of South Dakota. While there, she served as the President of the Alpha Phi Sorority, Panhellenic President, a member of the Motar Board National Honors Society and the University’s 1947 Miss Dakota.



She made significant contributions to the following boards and committees, The Omaha Symphony Guild and Board of Directors, The Board of American Symphony Orchestra League, Joslyn Art Museum, Aksarben Ball Committee, St. Joseph and Bergan Mercy Hospitals’ Guilds, Omaha Hearing School, Cathedral Arts Society and the Institute for Priestly Formation. She was also appointed to, and served on, the Nebraska Arts Council for many years.



When it came to her own time, Donna loved visiting with family and friends and just about anyone else. She loved playing Bridge, traveling and live performances. But, more than anything else, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and more recently, great grandchildren.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, November 26, 2018

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

John A. Gentleman Mortuaries - 72nd Street Chapel

1010 North 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68114

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Wake Service

Monday, November 26, 2018

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

John A. Gentleman Mortuaries - 72nd Street Chapel

1010 North 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68114

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Christ the King Catholic Church

654 South 86th Street, Omaha, NE 68114

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