Ginette Marie Octavia (Lenaers) Williams

Mrs. Ginette Marie Octavie Lenaers Williams,89, Peru, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 24th,2026 at 5:35 pm, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Versailles, France on August 21st,1937 to Andre' and Antoinette Lenaers. Ginette married the love of her life Milton "Milt" Williams in Paris, France. April 10th, 1965. After meeting him overseas. The love they had for each other was unmatchable. 
Ginette came to the United States on Oct 11th, 1965, not speaking or writing English. She self-taught  herself to learn the language. She spent her younger years working on military base doing laundry for military service men. That's how she met her loving husband. She loved to take vacations with her family to Mississippi (her husband's birthplace) trips to surrounding states, and back to her homeland, France. Ginette was loved by many and her accent was something everyone cherished. She loved talking, playing bingo, spending time with family and friends, talking on the phone, bird watching, spending time with Poker her pug. Ginette was a homemaker. She loved being home and enjoying her flowers and garden and Diana's cooking and being spoiled by all. She was a Member at VFW #2067, and American Legion, Peru, Indiana.
Mrs.Williams will be remembered for all the love she gave to all her family and friends. She will be deeply missed and the memories we all shared will be in our hearts forever.
Mrs Williams is survived by 7 children. One son and 6 girls. She loved them all dearly till the end. Patricia (husband Bruno) France, Andree' San Emeterio, France, Antoine(wife Katie) Peru,Indiana, Astrid Williams, Peru, Indiana, Nancy (husband Ray) Summerville, South Carolina, Delphinie (husband Patrick) St Charles Missouri, Diana Williams and her best friends Allen Mckinney, Paula Frischman & Family, Fuller/ Dilworth Family, Henrietta West and Family., Fox and Whitehead and too many more. Sister Fernande (husband Allen Partlett) England
Grandchildren Laury San Emeterio Jerome San Emeterio, Alexandria Feurouelle, Aurelia Ferouelle all of France. Bradley Williams and Jamie Williams Peru, Indiana, Ginny Williams Peru, Indiana. Noelle Forcier, South Carolina, Philip Peltes, Missouri. Along with several great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Andre' and Antoinette Lenaers, her husband, Milton Williams, Sisters Mauricette and Marie- France, brother Rene' Lenaers, sister in law Henriette. Son in law Patrick (Teterre)San Emeterio Special friends Liz Rygiec, Carrie Fuller, George Dubose.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2,2026 from 11:00am-2:00pm at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home,105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at 2:00pm with Father Pierre from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church officiating. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru.

Exodus 20:12 " Honor your father and your 
mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you"

In lieu of flowers please donate in Ginette's memory:

St Judes Children Hospital
501 St.Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

St Charles Borromeo Church
58 W 5th St
Peru, IN 46970
 

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