Carol Lillian Williamson, 80, of Henderson, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

She was a cancer survivor for 26 years.  For more than 40 years, Carol worked at Wilkerson's Shoes where she retired.  She was always known for her smile.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles "Pete" Williamson; her parents, Henrietta and Elmas Critser; and one brother, James Palmer "J.P." Critser.

Survivors include two sons, Forrest Williamson and his wife, Jo Beth, and Bryan Williamson and his wife, Drew; one sister, Sheila Butler and her husband, William; two brothers, Forrest "Butch" Critser and his wife, Pam, and Billy Ben Critser and Teresa; two grandchildren, Forrest Williamson, Jr., and his wife, Lori, and Amber Jacobs and her husband, Brent; five great-grandchildren, Meadow, Grady, and Brody Williamson and Isaiah and Aubrie Jacobs; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  Carol's nephew, K. Shawn Critser, and her brother, Forrest "Butch" Critser, will officiate.  Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice.

Pallbearers will be Forrest Williamson, Bryan Williamson, Forrest Williamson, Jr., Brent Wilkerson, Tom Davis, and Billy Ben Critser.

Honorary pallbearers will be Rex Jewell and William Butler.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .