Aylo Ilene Williams, 87, of Brooksville, FL, formerly of Warrensburg, MO, received her heavenly wings on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Tidewell Hospice House in Sarasota, FL.

Aylo, the youngest of four girls, was born February 6, 1935, in Splitlog, MO to Almus and Lillie Smith. She started school in a one room schoolhouse. but the family moved to Kansas City where they remained until Aylo was in junior high. The family then returned to rural life, moving to Goodman, MO. Aylo remained there until she graduated from high school in May 1953.

Shortly after graduation (as in 2 days), she married John "Jay" Williams. The couple moved to Kansas City, where they would raise their two children Joyce and Jerry. They would remain in Kansas City for the next 37 years.

After Jay's retirement in 1990, the couple moved to Warrensburg. Aylo would reside in the area until Jay's death in 2013. She then moved to Myrtle Beach, SC, and finally made her way to FL.

In addition to God, her family, and old hymns, Aylo loved the Kansas City Royals (especially Salvador Perez!) She had a passion for books, Words with Friends, Wheel of Fortune, and birds. Her favorite flowers were gardenias and magnolias. She loved white clothes, but her favorite color was Robin egg blue.

Survivors include daughter, Joyce Todd of Brooksville, FL; son, Jerrod Williams (Jill) of Sarasota, FL; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren.

A service honoring Aylo's life will be at 9:00 am Saturday, January 28 at Williams Funeral Home in Warrensburg, with Pastor Mike Wakeman officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens cemetery, Warrensburg.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Aylo's honor to the Warrensburg Senior Center.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net