Jennie Emily Williams, 99, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 6, 1926, in Mass City, Michigan, to the late Henry Huotari and Anne (Heikkinen) Huotari. On November 19, 1949, she was married to James Gordon Williams in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to her parents, Jennie was preceded in death by her husband, James Williams; son, Gregory; siblings: Charles, Andrew, August and Waino Huotari and Mary Norkoli and granddaughter, Jennifer Mellor-Rodriguez.

She is survived by her daughters: Charlotte Mellor and Sheila Williams, both of Rogers; six grandchildren: Tamalee Biging, Jonathan Mellor, Matthew Williams, Jacob Williams and Ashley Hoyt; twelve great grandchildren: Meranda, Mickey, TJ, Trey and Jayden Biging, Emily and Nathaniel Hoyt, Avery, Haley and Malia Williams and Adaline and Everett Williams; great-great granddaughter, Madelynn Willingham and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026, at Benton County Memorial Park with Ronnie Hoyt officiating.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home.