Ruth C. Williams, devoted wife

Ruth C. Williams, 72, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at The Milford Place in Milford. Ruth was born June 16, 1950, in Durham, N.C., to her parents Maxwell A. Cook, U.S. Army retired, and Edna Ruth (Thomas) Cook.

Ruth supported her husband, Richard Williams, during his military career, until his retirement from the U.S. Air Force. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Alice C. Cook. She is survived by her brother, Stephen Cook of Milton; and three nieces, Christine Fox of Milton, Lindsay Contoveros of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Kelly Forsythe of Frederick, Md.

Services will be private. 

For those wanting to make a contribution gift in memory of Ruth in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Home of the Brave, 6632 Sharps Road, Milford, DE 19963, homeofthebravefdn.org.

Online condolences or tributes are welcome for the family at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.