Benita (Horton) Williams, 72, of Evansville, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at The Terrace at Solarbron following a lengthy battle with several illnesses.

She was born February 2, 1937; graduated from Bosse High School in 1954 and went on to earn a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Evansville. She worked at Indiana Bell during the 1960s, taught journalism and English at Mater Dei High School during the 1970s and worked in marketing and purchasing at Princeton Industries and Pioneer Plastics during the 1980s. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Evansville.

Benita may best be remembered as a devoted wife to her late husband of 44 years, Jack, as a homemaker, avid bridge player and outstanding cook.

Survivors include two sons, Kirk and Kyle Williams, both of Evansville and their wives, Julie and Sherry; a brother, Jim Horton of Kirkwood, Missouri; grandchildren, Taylor "Tate", Connor, Ashley and Kennedy; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, in 1999; parents, Bernie and Patti Horton, and a sister, Nell Binford.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Terry Miller and the entire staff at The Communities of Solarbron where Benita lived the past ten years for all their loving care and support.

Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Gene Backes, with burial at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or VistaCare Hospice, 323 Metro Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street.

November 29, 2009
My condolences to Kirk and Kyle and family. Back in the early 80s, I taught at Mater Dei with Benita. She was always fun and ready to laugh, a good friend and always proud of her boys. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie Floyd, Warner Robins, Georgia

November 29, 2009
Benita and my brother Richard were friends during their high school years. The two things I remember most about Benita were her kindness and her laugh. She was always upbeat and quick to enjoy the moment.
Thoughts and prayers for family and friends during this very difficult time.
Jeanne Sexson, Leesburg, Georgia