04/21/2026
Audrey Lou Williams Oliver, 86, of Timpson, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.
Audrey was born on March 19, 1940, in Pledger, Texas, to Ervin Hiram Williams and Ruth Dovean Johnston. She was raised with strong Christian values that remained the foundation of her life. Audrey’s faith was a guiding light, shaping the way she lived and the way she loved others. She had a deep love for her church and found comfort in her relationship with God and her family.
On April 22, 1957, she married the love of her life, Riley Bryant Oliver II. Together, they made their home in the Timpson area, where they built a life centered on faith, family, and community.
If you knew Audrey, you loved her. She was devoted to her family and always placed their needs above her own. Her bright and radiant smile lifted the spirits of everyone around her, and her kind heart left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Audrey also had a special love for her puppies, Layla and Sabastion, who brought her great joy.
She is survived by:
Children:
Cindy Oliver Root and spouse Arvin Mackey
Laura Oliver Drummond and spouse Jerrel Drummond
Brother, Ira Williams and wife Johnnie Williams
Sister in-law Sharron Williams, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and her beloved little dogs, Layla and Sabastion.
Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Riley Bryant Oliver II; her children, Riley Bryant Oliver III, Sara Francis Barrett, and Rick Dwayne Oliver; her parents, Ervin Hiram Williams and Ruth Dovean Johnston; and her siblings, Clifford Williams and wife Fay Williams, and Willie Williams, Marvin Williams and wife Sally Williams.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Brileytown Baptist Church, located at 164 Brileytown Church Road, Garrison, Texas 75946.
There will be no visitation or graveside service.
Audrey’s life was a testament to faith, love, and devotion. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know her.
Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
