Bea Williams peacefully passed away April 27, 2024. She was a devoted and loving wife and mom.
Bea leaves behind a legacy of love, boundless support, and cherished memories.
She was 82 years old.
As a loving wife, Bea was the essence of partnership and dedication to her husband Jack.
Her commitment to him and their marriage was evident throughout their 39 years before his passing.
Together, Bea and Jack forged a bond standing for decades and was a testament to their love.
Bea and Jack traveled extensively throughout the years, making multiple visits to Europe, Hawaii, the Bahamas, and many states. Bea selfishly cared for Jack providing him comfort when he became ill, then bedridden, then unable to speak, and until his passing.
As a nurturing mom, Bea was the heart of the Williams family balancing both wife and mom responsibilities and running the household with care. She made certain no one left the house in the morning without breakfast, and that all homework and chores were done, and dinner served before bed.
She was a familiar face at Cub Scouts, then Boy Scouts, cheering at soccer practices and games, attending all band concerts, and school events. Bea embraced her son Chap’s interests and embodied unconditional support and encouragement throughout his childhood. Whether it was new drumsticks, backto- school clothes, or field trip fees, Bea made sure Chap had what he needed.
Bea was gentle and loving but possessed a quiet strength and resolve.
She could also be quite stern when the situation warranted, offering discipline plus a gentle push in the right direction.
Her guidance was invaluable in shaping her son.
Beyond her roles as a wife and mom, Bea touched the lives of all who knew her with warmth, kindness, and compassion.
She was a friend to many and offered a light to those needing one. Bea leaves behind countless memories. She will be missed.
Bea was born June 29, 1941, in Sayre, to Lawrence and Minnie (Archer) Bonser. She grew up in the western Oklahoma farming community and attended Arnett High School in Arnett, before moving to Oklahoma City and graduating from Northwest Classen High School.
She married Robert F.
J. (“Jack”) Williams, Jr February 5, 1965, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They were married for 39 years before his passing in 2004.
Bea worked at Frontier City, Stereo City and other companies supporting Jack in his business ventures.
Survivors include: her son, Chap Williams; his wife, Stephanie, and their son, Jackson; brother, Barney Bonser, of Sweetwater; and her sister, Barbara Sue Pond, of Weatherford; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Bea was preceded in death by: her parents, Lawrence and Minnie Pearl (Archer) Bonser; husband, Jack Williams; brothers, Bernard Bonser, Bob Bonser, Boyd (Dale) Bonser, Bill Bonser and Bryan Bonser; and sisters, Bernie Fay Churchill and Betty Jo Workman.