Emily J. Williams, nee Gili, 89, of Collinsville, Ill., born Jan. 27, 1924, in Collinsville, Ill., died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Emily was employed with the Army Depot in Granite City for 20 years. She was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Some of her favorite times were spending time with her two dogs, Rebel and Sally. Emily loved going to the Sandwich Shop in Collinsville and always enjoyed chocolate candy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Lena, nee Formento, Gili; two sisters, Mary Lang and Jennie Bozzello; and her brother, John Gili.

Surviving are many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Madison County Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2013, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013, at the funeral home with Father John Beveridge officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill.