Barbara (Duerr) Williams age 69 of Magnolia, Texas, formerly of Novi, Michigan, passed away on February 15, 2024 after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 28, 1954 in Jackson, Michigan.

Beloved wife of Alan E Williams for 48 years. Barbara is survived by her son Alan (Amber) Williams ll, sister Christine Duerr, niece Alexandra Tomasek, nephews Matthew and Mark Churches.

She was proceed in death by her loving parents Adolph Jr. and Lina Duerr. Sister-in-law LouAnn(Thomas) Churches.

"Barbie" was a master gardener, avid reader, knitter, and baker who put love into everything she did. Barbara will be fondly remembered by countless friends and whose lives she touched with her kind and giving spirit. You could say she had a "need for speed"- enjoying the wind in her hair while spending cherished time with her family at Clear Lake in Michigan

Barbara treated everyone like family and never wanted anyone to spend holidays alone. She always had a spot open at her table for anyone who had no place to go and loved taking care of everyone who showed up.

She will be remembered as a beloved Daughter, Wife, Mother,  Aunt, Mother in law
and friend.

We will miss her dearly and cherish the many fond and funny memories we made with our beloved "Barbie". Thank you for your love of family and friends. We will love you always and forever!


Cremation rites have been accorded.


In memory of Barbara contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or MDAnderson.org/Gifts., or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.