Mrs. Nancy Lorene Williams, 77 of Hope, passed away April 19, 2012 in a local hospital. Mrs. Williams was born July 26, 1934 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Adren and Velna Mooney Smith. Mrs. Williams was a housewife, retired farmer and rancher, and was a longtime member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Hope. She enjoyed gardening and cherished time spent with her family and friends. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter Rachael Beard. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thomas Williams; sons, Paul Williams and wife, Theresa, and David Williams and wife, Sharyl, all of Hope, Arkansas; daughters, Tena Bresler of Friendswood, Texas, Audra Benham and Rodney of Russellville, Arkansas, and Christy Cory and Dr. Kenneth of Carrollton, Texas; sister Audrey Fountain and Larry of Nash, Texas; and 7 grandchildren, Thomas Williams & wife Julie, Jessica Bresler, Ryan Bresler, Stephen Williams, Keith Williams, Riley Wilson, and Caleb Cory. A memorial service for Mrs. Williams will be 10:00am Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Neal Ridling will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com