In Memoriam : Janet Williams

Janet Williams Janet Lynn Williams - age: 70
(March 09, 1955 to August 29, 2025 )
Resident of Visalia, California

Visitation Information:
Private Services will be held

Obituary:
Janet Lynn Williams was born on March 9, 1955, in Fresno, CA to Richard and Imogene
Hartman. She moved several times during her childhood and eventually settled in Oxnard, CA.
This is where she met and married Ronald Terry Williams in 1974. She became a widow in
1990, when her husband suddenly passed away. In 1995, she met Russell Mayfield in Santa
Barbara, CA. After a few years they moved to Exeter, CA and remained together until his
passing in 2019. Janet enjoyed going on cruises, spending summers with her grandchildren at
the beach, and camping with friends and family. She always found humor in everything she did
and was willing to help anyone in need. Janet is survived by her children; Kimberly Williams of Visalia, CA, Shawn (Charlene) Williams of Twin Falls, ID, and step-sons, Mark (Annette) Mayfield of Lompoc, CA and Rusty Mayfield of Burien, WA. Her grandchildren; Valenci Villa, Christian (Marissa) Castro, Matthew (Maci) Castro, Tyler Williams, James (Jasmine) Mayfield, Jacob Mayfield, Jax Mayfield, and Dublin Williams. Her great-granddaughters; Lorelai Villa, Willow Castro, Mila Castro, and Lea Castro. She is also survived by her siblings; John (Deanne) Hartman of Bonners Ferry, ID and Elin (Larry) Brydebell of Stuart, FL. She is predeceased by her brother Donald Hartman.







Jean McAbee - March 21, 2026Contact this person Contact this person
I want to offer Jan's family deep condolences on her passing. I often forget that we're so much older and time is not our friend anymore. I so well remember Jan from when we were kids. Her family lived 2 doors down from mine on Teakwood Drive in Oildale...it seemed I spent as much time with her family as I did mine (or possibly more) from the time we were toddlers through 5th grade. After she moved to Taft although we still spent time together it wasn't the same and we eventually lost touch after she moved to Oxnard. I saw her for the last time just before she married. She was such a good friend and so much fun. In my memories, we always seemed to be laughing so hard our stomachs got cramps. Her brothers, Donald and Joh used to tease us mercilessly (especially John). I still have a picture of us together giving a math presentation at school. Over the years, I've looked for you, Jan, and am truly sorry that when I finally found you, you were already gone. I've missed you over the years, Janet. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope you had a wonderful life, dearest friend. I hope to see you again someday on the flip side. Jeannie Lipske McAbee