Joyce A. Williams, 81, of New Tripoli, Lynn Township, died Jan. 23, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown.

She was the wife of the late Richard E. Williams, who died in December 2023.

Born Sept. 12, 1943, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Catherine J. (Ackerman) Musselman.

She was a 1961 graduate of Hellertown-Lower Saucon High School.

A talented artisan, she found inspiration from the wildlife around her.

She enjoyed capturing nature, especially birds and flowers, through her paint colors.

She also taught herself how to crochet and made beautiful doilies, which she found joy in sharing with others.

She was a Godly woman and Prayer Warrior who loved her family and friends.

Her survivors include daughters Susan J. Rothrock (Lenny) of Lyman, S.C. and Sandra A. Eckhart of Bath, Moore Township; grandsons Anthony Lesko (Felicia) of Bath and Richard Lesko of Lyman; sisters Lucille Smith of Macungie and Jean Smith of Mertztown; and nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be held jointly for her and her husband 11 a.m. Jan. 31 at Allentown Funeral and Cremation Services, 3438 Route 309, Orefield, with calling hours 10-11 a.m.

Burial will take place at Ebenezer Cemetery, New Tripoli.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice.