Deborah Johnette “Johnnie” (Drennan) Williams, 76, from Beebe Arkansas passed away on April 15, 2023, 
at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 20, 1946, in Beebe, Arkansas and is preceded in death by her parents, Boone and Mamie (Riley) Drennan: two sisters, Martha Belle Jenkins and Ducy Brown; one grandson, Kristopher “Kitt” Weathers. Johnnie was married to Billy Williams on August 9th, 1970, in Arizona. After 42 years in West Memphis, they recently moved to Beebe to be close to family. Johnnie was a fun spirited soul who loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a passionate animal lover and had many pets including dogs, cats, and ducks. She made an impact on many lives and will be forever missed. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Billy Williams; two children: Amber Harrison of Beebe and Bryan Williams (Alisa) of Marion, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 Dewitt Drive, Beebe, AR. Visitation will begin at 1p.m. Burial to follow at Grissard Cemetery in El Paso, Arkansas. The Williams family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Arkansas Hospice for their kindness, attentiveness and loving care.
