Laura Anna Willliams

August 8, 1948 - May 5, 2018

Laura Williams, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Winchester Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1948 in Oil City, PA the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Anna Smith Heckathorn. She was raised by her adoptive parents Lawrence and Elizabeth Beichner. Laura attended Franklin Public Schools in Pennsylvania. Laura and her beloved husband, Mark Williams, were happily together for 34 years. They traveled much and lived in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Virginia. Laura often watched her grandchildren play sports and was an avid cheerleader for them. She loved spending time and the holidays with her family. Laura was known for her baking and decorating of cakes for all family occasions. She took great pride in the beautiful gardens at her home. She enjoyed many lasting friendships throughout the years and held dear each and every friend. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Jeff Welton and his wife, Pam of Aldie, Virginia; three grandchildren, Cara, Natalie, and Jacob Welton; siblings, Pat Davis and her husband Greg of Texas, Marge Scott and her husband, John of North Carolina, Mike Heckathorn and his wife, Bunny of Pennsylvania, and sister in laws, Avis Burns and Judy Heckathorn of Pennsylvania. She is also mourned by her long time friend Kimberly Ann Hyland. Laura was preceded in death by her parents and adoptive parents; son, Glenn Welton; brothers, David Beichner, Ed Burns, Jim Heckathorn, Marvin Heckathorn, Tom Heckathorn, Donny Heckathorn, and Ferdinand Heckathorn. The family will receive friends at the Phelps Funeral Chapel, 311 Hope Drive Winchester on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 10-11 AM. A service will be held at 11 AM, with the Reverend Mike Heckathorn officiating. Arrangements are by Phelps Funeral & Cremation Service. http://www.phelpsfunerals.com