MOUNT VERNON – The city of Mount Vernon proclaimed Oct. 28 as “Williams Flowers Day” in honor of the 100th anniversary of the business.
The full-service, family-owned and operated florist got its start by Arthur B. Williams a century ago and has been serving all of Knox County. The business was sold to Lori Amstutz in 2010. Five years later it moved to its current location at 16 South Main Street.
The business added a wire service. Deliveries regularly are made to hospitals, nursing homes, senior housing facilities and funeral homes.
Williams Flowers is known for donations to organizations such as Starting Point and New Directions plus several different events in local communities.
Mayor Matt Starr issued the proclamation and presented it to Amstutz on Oct. 28.
.webp)
.webp)
