Pauline J. Williams Pauline J. Williams peacefully passed away at the age of 83 on the morning of May 27, 2020, due to natural causes. In respect of the family’s wishes there will not be a service held due to the current COVID-19 pandemic situations. Pauline is Naasht’ézhi Tábąąhá (Zuni Edge Water Clan), born for Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan) and was born in Steamboat, Ariz., on Dec. 15, 1936. She pursued her education in Salem, Ore., at Chemawa Indian School where she was given the title as the Chemawa 1951 Indian Princess and participated in many athletic sports. She married Alvin L. Williams Sr. in 1954 and later moved to Morenci, Ariz., where they started their family of seven. After the passing away of her husband, she moved to Holbrook where she lived most of her life as a cook, Navajo basket weaving, and enjoyed walking and exercising. Pauline’s love for her family was infinite and she spent her later years praying for her kids’ and grandchildren’s wellbeing. Her generosity extended to everyone and she never hesitated to help someone in need. She was preceded in death by her mother, Yach’i’desbah’ Johnson; father, Kinyaa’áanii Bitsui; husband, Alvin Williams Sr.; brothers, Fritz Johnson, Emmett Johnson, Billy Johnson and Thomas Johnson; and sisters, Alice Yellowhair and Helen Johnson. She is survived by seven children, Jefferson (Aleta), Elmer (Sharyl), Hubert, Alberta (Calvin), Alvin Jr. (Laverna), Alton (Tina) and Alvina (Cameron); 12 grandchildren, Alan, Ivan (Tish), Matthew, Derrick, Amy, Brittany, Brooke, Wyatt, Kelsey, Alyssa, Nolan and Jocelyn; and six great-grandchildren, Kayden, Ashleigh, Kyle, Lily, Vivian and Piper. Donations to assist with expenses will be greatly accepted at our family GoFundMe at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pauline-williams-funeral-expense- donations?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet. Tse Bonito Mortuary in Tse Bonito, N.M., handled the arrangements.
