Janet Gay Williams was born on February 4, 1945, to parents Clifford Lee Wright and Rubye Pauline Wright. She had four siblings and was the first of five brothers and sisters. Later in life, she married Jimmy Dale Williams and raised a family with him.

Her career included working as a secretary at General Dynamics, where she initially retired to have a daughter, then returned to work. Janet was a proud homemaker and mother. Janet Gay Williams passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by family in a peaceful manner.