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In Memory Of

Shirley Ann Williams, Age 85, of Butte

October 31, 1939 – May 22, 2025

Shirley married Larry O. Williams November 7, 1959. Shirley was born in Harlowton, MT, to Eric and Ann (Muller) Anderson.

Surviving Shirley is husband, Larry, of Butte, MT, formerly of Helena, MT; son, Russell D. Williams, his wife, Carol, their sons, Destin and Brandt, all living  in Simpsonville, SC; son, Calvin T. Williams, his wife, Ingrid, of Spokane, WA, Calvin’s daughters, Amanda Williams (Olana) of Spokane, and Shayna Olson (Bill) of Belgrade; Great Grandchildren, Kieana, Caleb, and Liya Kalebessa, and Sally Jean Olson.

Shirley was raised in Harlowton, loved all the farm animals, loved helping her father on the family farm, and was deeply loyal to her family. Shirley and Larry were married 65 years, lived in the Bozeman area 25 years, Helena 39 years and Butte 1 year.

A Memorial Service will be held at Big Sky Senior Living residence in Butte on June 4 at 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will also be held at Grace Community Fellowship Church in Helena on August 29th at 2:30 p.m.  A Graveside Service is scheduled at the Harlowton Cemetery on August 30 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorials in honor of Shirley are suggested to Grace Community Fellowship, 38 Last Chance Gulch #201, Helena, MT 59601, or to a foundation of the donor’s choice.

Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Shirley.

Service Schedule

Memorial Service

3:00 P.M.

Wednesday June 4, 2025

Big Sky Senior Living

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Memorial Service

2:30 pm

Friday August 29, 2025

Grace Community Fellowship Church

38 Last Chance Gulch

Helena, Montana 59601

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Graveside Service

Saturday August 30, 2025

Harlowton Cemetery

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Service Schedule

Memorial Service

3:00 P.M.

Wednesday June 4, 2025

Big Sky Senior Living

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Memorial Service

2:30 pm

Friday August 29, 2025

Grace Community Fellowship Church

38 Last Chance Gulch

Helena, Montana 59601

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Graveside Service

Saturday August 30, 2025

Harlowton Cemetery

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Service Schedule

Memorial Service

3:00 P.M.

Wednesday June 4, 2025

Big Sky Senior Living

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Memorial Service

2:30 pm

Friday August 29, 2025

Grace Community Fellowship Church

38 Last Chance Gulch

Helena, Montana 59601

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Graveside Service

Saturday August 30, 2025

Harlowton Cemetery

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