Elizabeth Ann Howser

Elizabeth Ann Howser (Williams) was born June 23, 1960 to Sammy Raymond and Mary Elizabeth (Frank) Williams in Jefferson City, Missouri. She entered into eternal life on October 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with complicated health issues.

Beth worked as a Medicaid Specialist with the Department of Social Services up until her retirement in 2010, after more than 3 decades of service. Following her retirement from the state, she helped to care for her elderly in-laws. She continued working a variety of positions in the Scholastic business office until her retirement in 2019. She joined the Bianchi Cup family in 2016 with her husband and daughter. She thoroughly enjoyed seeing her friends from all over the world during this special event and looked forward to it all year long.

Beth enjoyed all arts and crafts, including jewelry making, crocheting, and especially sewing and quilting. It was important to her that her children and grandchildren all receive something homemade from her. Her love for family and friends is evident through the time and dedication she put in to making these gifts.

In addition to these hobbies, Beth loved camping and collecting other loves, such as Longaberger baskets, Fenton glass, and sewing machines. One of her favorite pastimes was going to Silver Dollar City. She loved all animals, especially her dogs and cats. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Beth was a loving person, with room in her heart for everyone. She made friends everywhere she went.

Beth’s memory lives on with her loving husband of 41 years, Bill Howser of the home; her children, Rachel (Jon), Jessie, Abigail (Jason), and Nicholas (Holly); her beloved grandchildren, John (Rylee), Karley, Karter, Addison, Ryder, Nash, Levi, Emma, and Harper. She is greatly missed by her mother Mary Williams, stepfather Bill Deeken, sisters Susan (David) Randall and Linda (Steve) Beck, siblings-in-law Rus (Marlene) Howser and Maribeth Muhonen, stepsiblings, many nieces and nephews, and aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by her father Sam Williams, brother-in-law Doug Schmitz, in-laws Jack and Annabell Howser, as well as numerous aunts and uncles.  Beth is deeply missed and will be fondly remembered for her love and dedication to family.

We would like to extend a special thank you to all of the MU Health Care staff that helped care for Beth throughout the year. Sending extra gratitude to Rhonda on PCU and Valerie in Wound Care. Your extra attention and care are truly appreciated.

Please join us to celebrate Beth’s life. Visitation will be held at Immaculate Conception Church 1206 E. McCarty Street on Friday November 8, 2024 from 10am to 11:15am. Prayer service will start at 11:15am with the luncheon immediately following in Pleus Hall. Honorary pallbearers are Nicholas Howser, Jon Foster, Jason Lage, John Foster, David Randall, and Steve Beck.