(nee Senecal) - Passed away peacefully at the Maple Crest Nursing Home, Friday, September 12, 2014. Age 97. She was born on June 24, 1917 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of the late George and Ida (nee Eggen) Senecal. Ruth graduated from Joliet Township High School and attended Moody Bible Institute. On December 25, 1939, she married George E. Williamson at the Richards Street Methodist Church. Survived by two daughters Janet (Mick) Brei of Belvidere, IL and Joyce (David) Hinds of Madison, WI. Four grandchildren Jody (John) Ortgiesen, Jim (Karen) Brei, David Brei and Anne (Todd Beam) Kilby. Great grandmother of Jake (Jessica) Ortgiesen and Jackie Ortgiesen and great-great-grandmother to Avery Ortgiesen. Also survived by a nephew Mark (Marilyn) Senecal of Shorewood and dear friends Cletis and Mary Ann Butler of Minooka. Preceded in death by her beloved husband George E. Williamson, her parents and a brother Edward Senecal. Attended Bethel Baptist Church and former member of First Presbyterian Church. Ruth was past president of Church Women United and was active in community and church activities throughout her life. She received the "Light of the World" award in 2003 from the Christian Youth Center. She was an artist and taught art classes at Michael's Craft Store as well as Joliet Junior College. She was frequently an exhibitor at local arts and craft shows. Ruth worked at St. Patrick's Residence as an Activities Director until her retirement. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Rodney Juell officiating. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M.