Obituary of Evelyn L Williams

Evelyn L Williams, age 84, a 19 year resident of Henderson, Nevada died Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Evelyn was born October 26, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA, where she spent her youth. She married the love of her life, Phillip Williams, in 1956 and they lived in Rego Park, New York until 1997 when they retired to Nevada. In May of 1972 they established The Uptown Gallery on Madison Avenue, Manhattan. They ran the business together, heart and soul, until 1995. Evelyn's kind and caring presence and generous spirit warmed the hearts of everyone who knew her. She was known for her infectious laugh, friendly nature, and a smile that lit up the room. She loved to travel and her greatest joy was her family. Evelyn was a nurturing mother, loving Grammy and devoted sister and wife. Evelyn is survived by her husband Philip Williams; children Steven Williams (Melissa) of Woodbury NY, Bonnie Williams (Marcel Peereboom Voller) of Amsterdam Holland, and Susan Williams (Nancy Orcutt) of San Francisco CA; grandchildren Kristie and Michael Williams, Cody Peereboom Voller and Shanna and Jenna Parkerson Williams; sister Marion Kessler of Pittsburgh; niece Helene Kessler Burke (Thomas) of Pittsburgh; nephew Stuart Kessler (Susan) of Hillsborough NJ and niece Suzanne Levinson; she is predeceased by sister Norma Levinson (Burt) and Brother in law Bernard Kessler. A funeral will be held at 9:20 am on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV. Contributions in Evelyn's memory may be made to the Jewish National Fund, www.jnf.org. .