Dorothy Ann Williams

Dorothy Williams
Manti, Utah

    Dorothy Ann Jarvis Williams, 88, of Manti, passed away on May 8, 2023 in Centerfield, Utah.  She was born on January 21, 1935 in Turlock, California to James Trya and Grace Cordelia Eldora Swick Jarvis.
    Dorothy fell in love at an extremely young age and married her roller-skating instructor, LaMar Williams, on July 27, 1949, in Modesto, California.  After Dorothy joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she and LaMar were sealed together for time and eternity in the Los Angeles California Temple.  Together they had eight children: Doug (Ilene) Williams, Fruit Heights, UT; Stan (Loriann) Williams, Panguitch, UT; Marla (Steve) Ward, Manti, UT; Nancy (Arvin) Bean, Manti, UT; Tom Williams, Manti, UT; Kirk Williams, Manti, UT; Paul (Jennifer) Williams, Cedar City, UT; LeAnn (Jeremy) Olsen, Gulfport, MS.  She has a multitude of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
    Dorothy saw the best in people and was a friend to all. Over the years, she welcomed and cared for many in her home. She prayed for and found opportunities to serve others. Dorothy strove to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, LaMar; daughter, Marla; granddaughter, Shandy; great-grandson, Tyler; siblings, Lee, Betty, Maybelle; and her parents, Tyra and Grace.
    Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Manti 5th Ward Chapel.  Friends may call at the church on Tuesday, May 16th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and also prior to services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Manti City Cemetery.  Online guestbook and live streaming of the services at www.maglebymortuary.com below Dorothy’s obituary. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.