Catherine Josephine Cecilia Pyne Williams (Cathy) passed away peacefully, surroundedby family, at her home February 2, 2023 after an extended illness.Cathy was born September 29, 1945 in Berkley, CA to Harold and Patricia Pyne. Cathywas the oldest of 11 children moving frequently while her father served in the UnitedStates Army. Cathy attended High School in Miami, FL and subsequently married thelove of her life, Buford Cleveland Williams, Jr. (Jr) in 1964. Cathy and Jr started their familyin Miami and ultimately relocated to the Gainesville area in 1979 and then to Archer, FLin 2000.Cathy retired from the University of Florida. She was an avid reader, enjoyed bowling,puzzles, games, and loved the University of Florida Gators, but her greatest joy by farwas spending time with her family.Cathy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother (GiGi), sister, andaunt.Cathy is preceded in death by her parents, her Husband Jr of 42 years, her brothers,Douglas Pyne, Michael Pyne Robert Pyne, Rick Pyne, and Bill Pyne.Cathy is survived by her children Scott Williams, Sr. (Kristie), Tammy Kosinski (Paul),Tommy Williams (Carla), and Cheryl Zingaro (Mike). 10 Grandchildren: Kari Thompson(Colby), Heather Williams, Krystina Williams, Scotty Williams (Ashley), Lynsey Dickerson(JD), Cody Rowlands, Kyle Kosinski, Trent Kosinski, Keeli Zingaro, and Kenzli Zingaro.13 Great Grandchildren: Erika, Peyton, Taylor, Preston, Addison, Conner, Avery, Ryker,Landon, Briya, Mikah, Wyatt, Riley, andBlakeSiblings: Harold Skip Pyne, Mary McNab (Pete), Sandy Bell (Walter), Patti Mingo (Hal),Susie LaRue (Tom), and numerous nieces and nephews.Family invite you to attend a graveside Memorial Service at Forest Meadow MemorialPark West, CR 241, Gainesville, FL, on February 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 311 NE 9 Street, Chiefland, Fl 32626.Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23-dAvenue, Gainesville, FL 32609 (352)378-2528.John 14:1-3"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father'shouse has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there toprepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back andtake you to be with me that you also may be where I am. Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528