Sarah (Shaddon) Williams

Mrs. Sarah (Shaddon) Williams, age 78, formerly of Buck Apartments on Scott Street in Utica, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the St. Luke’s Home. Born in Syracuse on December 27, 1933, Sarah was the daughter of the late Lynn and Sarah (Yeardon) Shaddon. She was raised and educated in Syracuse. On February 22, 1969 she married Wayne Williams, Sr. with whom she shared a loving union of 40 years prior to his passing on December 21, 2009; they honored their pledge to each other with support, care, and love. They were also blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and happiness. Most importantly, they focused on their family and made sure their needs were provided for. Sarah’s maternal instincts were memorable and remarkable, and her vocation as a homemaker allowed her more time to nurture and raise her children and grandchildren. She encouraged them to always try harder to do their best in life, and she would stay awake until 11:30 at night checking on their safety and whereabouts with phone calls. Her precious grandchildren were the highlights of her heart. She looked forward to Sunday family gatherings at their Scott Street home and playing her favorite games, bingo, and cards. She was a faithful member of the Zion Lutheran Church where she worshipped every Sunday. Sarah is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cathy L. and Ed Brown of Utica; her sons, Wayne Williams, Jr. of Plattsburg, and Hank Williams of Herkimer; her grandchildren, Ronald Wiggins, Justin Wiggins, Jennifer Wiggins, Beverly Omes, Steven Brown, Maryann Grace Brown, Franklin Ackermen, David Denis, Dewayne Denis, and Raymond Denis; and her 10 great-grandchildren. In addition, she leaves her sisters and brother-in-law, Beatrice Shaddon of Rome, and Betty and Robert Harrington of Salisbury Center; her brothers and sister-in-law, Robert Shaddon of Utica, Donald Shaddon of FL, Ernest Shaddon of Washington, DC, Frank Shaddon of NYC, and Arthur and Susie Shaddon of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and close family friends, Sue Wiggins, May Parker, Trish Horning, and Holly Hovey. She was predeceased by her 4-year old son, Tommy, after a battle with Leukemia; infant twin daughters; her brother, Lynn Shaddon; and niece, Mary Ann Shaddon. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00-1:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Sarah’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation with Pastor Norman Heid officiating the ceremony. Interment will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.