Julia Faye Simpson was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on September 28, 1942, to Ernie and Florence Simpson. She passed away on September 1, 2025. She was the youngest of four siblings.

Julie was married to Paul Lee Williams for 63 years. Paul was a minister for the Assemblies of God for 56 years. Julie was a big part in doing whatever was needed for the church, missionary field, or bible colleges that her and Paul felt a calling to serve at. They spent ten years in India, three years in Japan, and also spent time in North Carolina, Rhode Island, California, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Julia is preceded in death by her husband Paul, parents Ernie and Florence Simpson, brother Wayne Simpson, and sister Glenna Simpson. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Sherri Cleek and husband Keith, granddaughter Tara Cleek, and brother Richard Simpson.

Julie's family requests that donations be made in her memory to PROJECT RESCUE, an organization of the Assemblies of God that rescues girls in India who have been sold into prostitution. Donations may be made at PROJECT RESCUE in care of Spring Creek Assembly of God Church (1600 E. 15th St., Edmond, OK, 73013). Please make checks to the church with PROJECT RESCUE on the notation line.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Hayes Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 12:15 P.M. at the Noble Avenue Baptist Church (1219 W. Noble Ave., Guthrie, OK 73044) with Pastor Brian Frank officiating.