Frances Isabel Williams

June 27, 1930 - May 5, 2021

Frances Isabel Williams, 90, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend to all whom she met along the way, passed away peacefully at her home in Tavares on Wednesday, May 5th, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Frances was born on June 27, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York to Frank and Rose Abbruscato. She grew up in Hackensack, New Jersey and later worked as a secretary in the Empire State Building for ten years. After relocating to Florida, Frances met and married the love of her life, Ezra, and they remained happily married for over 63 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who spent the majority of her life caring for her family. Frances was a wonderful cook, an avid reader and a devout Christian. She loved to play the organ, shop and spend time with all of her family. Frances is survived by her beloved husband Ezra; her daughter Barbara and son-in-law Curt Contrata, grandson Joseph Sams; her daughter Sharon and son-in-law Richard Keith, grandson Richard W. and wife Kimberly Keith, grandson Michael and wife Madison Keith, grandsons John and Matthew Keith, granddaughter Christina Keith, great-granddaughters Savannah and Sierra Keith and great-grandson Richie S. Keith; and her daughter Tracey and son-in-law Timothy Dickson, granddaughter Lauren and her husband Franklin Niles, grandson Benjamin and his wife Laken Dickson, and grandson Timothy W. and his wife Meagan Dickson. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Tuesday, May 11th at 10:00am for the viewing, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30am to be held in the Chapel at Steverson, Hamlin and Hilbish in Tavares, Florida. MOTHER’S LOVE Written by Frances Abbruscato (Williams) When troubles are large and the world seems blue, There is a person we all run to, When we want comfort and loving care, We look around and she is standing there. When we are in want, she gives us her share, If only for her there’s a crumb, or just a rag to wear. Yes, you know and I know there’s only one, For that is our own mother, the best under the sun. Although written by Frances while in high school, her own daughters could not agree more.