Williams, Gertrude Florence, age 87, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. Gertrude was a long time member of the Ark of Safety Full Gospel Church in Moraine. Gertrude is survived by her children: Virginia Neal, Paul Williams & Shelby Kirkpatrick; 9 grandchildren: Todd Williams, Rodney (Tracy) Williams, Emily Young, Bobby Neal, Chris (Joy) Kirkpatrick, Paul (Jackie) Kirkpatrick, Andy (Sarah) Kirkpatrick, Florence Kirkpatrick, Carrie (Brent) Brumfield; numerous great grandchildren; nieces: Barbara & DeeDee; and nephews: Paul & Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband: James Williams; parents: Clay & Grace (Rose) Wills; and brother: Paul Wills. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Interment will follow the service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Brookville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 10:00 A.M. until time of service.