Margaret Sue Williams

Margaret Sue (Yates) Williams, 86, of Albany Kentucky, died Friday April 17, 2026 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born August 13, 1939, in Adair County, to the late Hugh and Dimple Reeves Yates. She was preceded in death by her twin brother Don Yates of Columbia, KY and her former husband Jack R Williams of Cookeville, TN.

Survivors include two siblings, Betty (Ross) Bitterling of Bowling Green, KY and Bobby Yates of Columbia, KY, two sons David (Mandy) Williams of Monticello, Kentucky, John (Jackie) Williams of Barbourville, Kentucky, two grandchildren Nick Williams of Albany, Kentucky and Lyndsey (Chris) Moye of Lexington, Kentucky. 

Six step grandchildren, Tanner (Shelby) Bell of Somerset, Kentucky, Tori (Jason) Perkins, Taylor (Braxton) Dick of Monticello Ky, Amy (Steve) Everly of Corbin, Kentucky, Hannah (Jason) Valentine and Daniel Frost of Barbourville, Kentucky. Five step great grandchildren, Ada, Jett, Indy, Briggs, and Bostyn. 

She is also survived by several nieces, a nephew, and many other relatives and friends. 

Sue was a legal secretary and later worked for Social Services for many years and a member of Albany First Baptist Church. 

Sue was a people person that never met a stranger. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. 

Visitation will be Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 5:00-8:00 pm CST at Talbott Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm CST at Talbott Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Reeves Family Cemetery in Columbia, Kentucky.