Jessica L. Williams 1972 - 2012 SPRINGFIELD Jessica Lynn (Merrill) Williams, 39, passed away March 24, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Born in Springfield on November 4, 1972 to Elizabeth (Poehler) Merrill and the late Rodney A. Merrill, she was a lifelong area resident. Jessica loved cats, taking long walks with her children and cooking for her family. She worked at Ludlow Country Club. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Merrill; her loving husband, Scott Williams; her beloved children: daughters Amanda, Alicia, Hayley, son Hayden and step-daughter Brianna and her dearest friend, Rae Anne, to whom a special thank you is extended. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at Ludlow Country Club, 1 Tony Lema Dr., Ludlow. Nowak Funeral and Cremation Services is entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jessica's memory may be made to the Jessica Williams Trust Fund, c/o Hampden Bank, Attn. Julie Gentile or Jessica Bobrowski, 1363 Allen St., Springfield MA 01118. To express online condolences, visit nowakfuneral.com.