Ellen "Nomie" Bass Williams

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen “Nomie” Bass Williams, 81 of Grand Prairie, Texas will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer, Texas with Bro. Marion Palmer officiating. Interment will follow at Grice Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m at the funeral home.

Mrs. Williams was born on March 20, 1936 in Lone Star, Texas to Andrew Buck Bass and Archie Mae Brice Bass. She passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Carrollton, Texas. Mrs. Williams was employed with Texas Instruments and Raytheon in research and development before her retirement. Nomie, loved to read a good book, cook a delicious meal for family and friends, and work crossword puzzles. She was a strong and independent woman, who loved to help others whenever she was able.

She is survived by her son, Greg Meeks and wife Sherri of Irving; daughter, April Hughes and husband, Christopher of Grand Prairie; brother, Don Bass and wife, Roberta of Rhonesboro; brother, Rex Bass of Daingerfield; grandchild, Jimmy Meeks of Athens; 22 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Melvin Bass, J. W. Bass and Billy Bass; sisters, Evelyn High, Wilma Hass and Nira Reynolds.

Pallbearers for the service will be Melvin High, Max High, Joey Bass, Troy Bass, Gary Reynolds, Payton Hass and Jim Reynolds.