Elenor P. (Sharnowski) Williams, 88, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Elkhart Meadows. She was born on March 18, 1935, in Maple City, MI, to the late Joseph and Rose (Witkowski) Sharnowski. Elenor married the love of her life, Dale Edward Williams, and they were able to spend over 50 years together before his passing in February of 2005.

Elenor is survived by her daughters, Karen Mabie of Edwardsburg, MI, Tricia Jones of Shipshewana, Helen (Mike) Polachek of Elkhart, and Mary Van Order of Kalamazoo, MI; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Arline Hatton of Englewood, FL; son-in-law, Ken Sleeper of Elkhart; and a loving host of extended family, friends, church family, and neighbors.

Elenor was preceded in death by her loving husband; daughters, Sharon Sleeper and Nola Jeanne Fitch; brother, Alvin Sharnowski; sister, Laura Czerniak; and son-in-law, John Fitch.

In accordance with Elenor's wishes, cremation has been chosen and no services have been planned at this time. Billings Funeral Home has been assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

Elenor was a proud graduate and valedictorian of Edwardsburg Adult Education, receiving her high school diploma in her forties. She held many jobs over the years, most notably working for the Gemeinhardt Flute and Piccolo Company and for Elkhart Community Schools. In her younger years, she was a proud Girl Scout leader in the local area.

Elenor was a parishioner at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edwardsburg, MI, and was also a former member of the Ladies Auxillary. She was deeply devoted to her faith and was honored to have travelled alongside her sister to the Holy Land, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity she cherished for the rest of her life.

In her spare time, Elenor loved to go fishing anywhere she could, especially with her grandchildren by her side. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, solving crossword puzzles, and listening to Polka music.

Elenor will be remembered as being a caretaker of all, whether it was her family, friends, or simply those in need. She was the smartest and most loving person, never speaking badly about a soul. Overall, she was happiest spending time with each and every loved one she had.

Elenor, along with all the love and joy she shared, will be deeply missed by those whose hearts she touched throughout her life.