Monette C. Williams, 79, of Shrewsbury, MO, passed away on April 30, 2025 in Troy, MO, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to James and Margaret (Brindel) Miller. Monette attended the local schools with her siblings. She was blessed with five children, Thomas, Ian, Mara, Deirdra and Lydia. She worked at AT & T as a Network Engineer for over 29 years. Monette was a dedicated employee who made many good friends with her work family.  Her family describes her as, "independent, outspoken and brave." She would always follow her heart and was very creative. Monette was a poet, musician and singer. Being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was very important to her and she was loved.

She is survived by her  four children: Mara Brown of Troy, MO, Deirdra Perez of Vacaville, CA, Thomas Williams of Bartlett, IL, Ian Williams of Antioch, CA ; grandchildren: Victoria, Donald III, Kristopher and Lydia, Jasmine, Zarius, Josiah, Nikolett, Quentin, Garrett, Alex, Evan, James, Kenneth, Brittani, Marcus, Isiah;  great-grandchildren, Lianna, Ariella, Khalisa, Kayden, Aniya , Aries, Zamora, Kristopher Jr., Zayla, Kamryn, Kobe, Kymani, Jordyn, Emerie, Amaya, Andre and Marcus Jr.; siblings: James, Tim, Paul, John, Chris, Kathleen, Margaret, Theresa and Elizabeth, many other relatives and friends.

Monette was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Lydia and two siblings, Dennis and Mary.

Funeral mass, Saturday, May 31, 1:00 p.m., St. Joseph Chapel, 7677 Watson Road, Shrewsbury, MO, 63119.

Memorials- To the Williams Family in c/o the funeral home