Carolyn “Annette” Williams, 82, of Hohenwald, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at Lewis Park Post Acute. She was born on October 9, 1942, to the late Homer James and Claudia Mae Patterson Williams.

Annette was a longtime employee of a local shoe factory, where coworkers felt like family. A devoted member of Oak Grove Church, she especially enjoyed helping with the annual fish fry and admired her church friend, Catherine, for her kindness and support.

She loved spending time with family during holidays and birthdays, and had a warm, friendly spirit that lit up every room. Annette enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, The Price is Right, gardening, fishing, playing bingo, shopping at the farmers’ market, and sitting on the porch in her favorite season – summer. She was a fan of religious music, especially the hymn “I’ll Fly Away.”

Annette was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donald Williams. She is survived by her sister, Edna Mar Garner; nieces and nephew Dana Carroll, Deanne Barnes, Darrin Garner, Christy Clayton, and Meredith Williams; 7 great-nieces, 4 great-nephews, and 11 great-great-nieces and nephews, along with many other relatives and friends.

She will be remembered for her loving heart, joyful spirit, and deep devotion to family and faith.

Graveside services were held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Davis-Oak Grove Cemetery with Bill Webb officiating.

McDonald Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Williams family.