Marlys Ann Williams

Marlys Ann (Adams) Williams of The Villages, Fla. passed away on June 24, 2026 at the age of 86. She was born on January 7, 1940 in Milwaukee where she grew up.

She graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1957.

Marlys worked as a beautician in the early years. She and her husband Bill owned and operated Grizzly Balls in Lac du Flambeau for 15 years in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

She was preceded in death by her parents Oliver and Lucille Adams, her brother Bill and her daughter Mary Beth Williams.

She is survived by her husband Bill; sister Barbara Klein (Charlie) and her three children Mike (Sue) Williams, Anne (Eric) Smith and Jeff (Jennifer) Williams; seven grandchildren Dayna (John) Ribnikar, Leslie Williams, Lindsey (Justin) Pruett, Matt (Carrie) Williams, Cathryne Jacobsen and Billy Williams (Stephanie Novela); and five great-grandchildren Isabella Williams, Courtland Williams, Lincoln Pruett, and Ollie and Nellie Rib-nikar.

Marlys enjoyed spending time with family and friends playing cards, most of all, Sheeps-head. She enjoyed doing crafty things like sewing and knitting, the Green Bay Packers, playing horseshoes, fishing on Amik Lake, cooking and sharing recipes and a well-made Vodka Martini on the rocks.

The family would like to thank Syd, Dottie, Chris, Francesca and the rest of the staff at Chatham Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in her final days.

A private family celebration of life will be held in August.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Marlys to Chatham Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation, 16605 SE 74th Souilliere Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162, with Marlys Williams in the memo line.