Claudia Maxine (Mendell) Williams was born October 15, 1933 in Royal Oak, Michigan to her parents Max and Mary Mendell. She died peacefully in Dade City, Florida, on February 26, 2023.

She was preceeded in death by her two brothers, Robert (Bob) and Eugene (Gene) Mendell and her husband Donald (Don) Williams.

She is survived by her children, Maxwell (Max) Holscher, Karen (Vincent) Parrotto, and Thomas (Tom) Holscher; Her step- children, Gerald (Jerry) Williams, Beverly (Williams) Thompson, Joan (Williams) Lion; Her grandchildren, Stuart Holscher, Cameron Holscher, Jannelle (Vincent) Nash, Kailey (Vincent) Schoen, Megan (Holscher) Ortega, Jennifer Holscher; And her great-grandchildren, Cooper Nash, Colton Nash, Lily Schoen.

She grew up on a farm in Troy, Michigan where after high school she married Arthur Holscher and raised her family there in Troy.

She got re-married to Don Williams in the early 1990s and together they spent their time living in Michigan in the summer and Florida in the winter.

She was always actively involved in her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with many callings; teaching Sunday school, executive secretary, working at the temple.

Claudias career as Executive Secretary for W.E. Healey and Associates in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan was very fulfilling, and upon her retirement she devoted her time to her church and family.

Family and friends will fondly remember her as an outgoing person with a great sense of humor, and someone always there with a helping hand, offering unconditional love, support and guidance. She devoted her life to helping others and with strong faith in God. She was always positive and a great example for everyone around her.

A memorial gathering for Claudia will be held from 2:00 PM on Saturday March 11, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9016 Fort King Road, Dade City, FL 33525

It was her wish that In lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Missionary fund

Attn: Bishop Stott

15800 Lake Iola Rd

Dade City, FL 33523