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Mary Williams Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Shelia Carey
March 9, 2009
To the family of Mary H. Williams, may God be your source of comfort during your time of mourning. My heart goes out to you.
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Becky Box
January 16, 2009
I was a classmate of Mary's at Godwin, and just learned of her passing (I live in MD). My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She will be missed.
Becky McCabe Box
Beth Jensen
November 26, 2008
Sam,
I am so very sorry to hear of Mary's loss. She was my best friend in middle school and I hold what I had with her as some of my very best memories of my life. I just heard and am sorry that I was not able to say goodbye to a very important part of who I became.
With sorrow,
Beth
Barbara Bandeira
November 20, 2008
Sam,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that we will continue to hold you in our thoughts.
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Travis Phelps & Family
November 20, 2008
Sam,
We are very sorry for your loss. During this difficult time and the days ahead if there is anything we can do please let us know. God bless you.
Greg Cohen
November 19, 2008
Sam,
I am praying for you and your children and am very saddened to hear of Mary's passing. You have my deepest sympathies.
Greg Cohen and Family
Chris Murphey
November 18, 2008
Dear Sam,
We are deeply saddened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Murphey's
Patricia Aleshire
November 18, 2008
Mary touched so many lives, we were great friends growing up and she always knew how to make people laugh!! Even though we have not seen each other over the years, she will always be a good friend and I will miss her! My thoughts and prayers go out to Mary's family.
Ronnie Gurganus
November 18, 2008
Sam, may the love and memories bring you peace.
Joey, Stephanie and Jack Sattelmaier
November 18, 2008
Sam, Holly and Austin, we are thinking about you guys during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Quincy Jones
November 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Greg McMahan
November 18, 2008
Sam,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gwen Reed Bereavement Counselor
November 18, 2008
On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.
Mary McCullough
November 18, 2008
What an amazing women....she certainly touched our hearts with her courage and inspiration.....God Bless as her peaceful journey continues....Your family will remain in our prayers.
Kaye Darone
November 17, 2008
Dear Sam, Holly and Austin, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry that I can't be with you since I am in California on business. Love to you all, Kaye (and Janie and Emily)
Tracy Mountjoy
November 17, 2008
I am praying for you all, and sending that sweet Holly and Austin some big Kindergarten hugs (I had Holly in Kindergarten at G.A.) I will never forget Mary's sweet and kind ways. Her wonderful warm smile that she always wore, was radiant. Holly is a lucky girl to carry that on. You have her beauty inside and out!
I know the two of you will always make your mom proud as she watches over you from above. I know that you will see her for eternity one day, but until then... every morning when you see that sun shine, think of it as your mother's beautiful glow as she smiles at you and know that there is peace for her, and she is better now. May peace be with you all too.
Love, Tracy Mountjoy
*Please give Holly a big tight hug for me (and Austin too!)
Robin Leftwich
November 17, 2008
Sam,
I hope the cherished memories and thoughts and prayers of friends and family will help you through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Robin (Priddy) Leftwich
Patsy Priddy
November 17, 2008
Sam,
We are praying and thinking of you.
We're so sorry for your loss.
Billy and Patsy Priddy
Alvin & Darlene Peyton
November 17, 2008
Sam, Austin and Holly...Alvin and I are so sorry for your loss. Words are so inadequate. We trust our Lord to help you get through this and be able to remember Mom with love and laughter.
AJ Clarke
November 17, 2008
I am sorry for your loss Sam. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You know we are here to lend a shoulder to lean on whenever you need.
Catherine Perritt Brockwell
November 17, 2008
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gina Crotts
November 17, 2008
Dear Sam and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. I remember Mary from the Acts II Sunday School class. She was a precious individual and I will always remember the grace and beauty of her smile.
Your family is in my prayers. Lean on the Lord for strength, grace, and peace.
“May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace” (2 Thessalonians 1:2, NLT).
Catie Hardin
November 17, 2008
Sam... I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
November 17, 2008
Dear Sam, Holly and Austin,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jay and Laura Gammon
Jennifer Gentry Tucker
November 17, 2008
To the Williams Family,
I cannot possibly begin to express the sadness and loss that all who have known Mary are feeling. Mary was a very special lady. She was one of the most honest, kind, loving, generous, funny, brilliant women I have ever met in my life. She was part of my Mary Kay family and I enjoyed many road trips and meetings with Mary. She was a terrific friend. I will always miss her. I do find some comfort in knowing that we all are better people for having known and love Mary. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Carol Bailey
November 17, 2008
Sam, Holly and Austin
Our deepest sympathy are with you during your time of sorrow but remember "If the future seems overwhelming, remember that is comes one moment at a time". Just know that your family and friends are here for you.
Love Carol, Davis and Thomas
Lee "Chip" Peebles
November 17, 2008
Phil, Mike, Judy and John,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Dee & Bob Shackford
November 17, 2008
Sam - Mary and your family have been in our prayers since she first fell ill. We think of you all now as you go through this difficult time. All of your friends and loved ones are showering you with love that will rest over you like a warm blanket.
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love." --W. Irving
Mike Chambers
November 17, 2008
Sam, Holly & Austin, Out thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. It is always hard to lose someone special. Having that knowledge that she is now with her Savior and pain free is a great comfort. May God bless each and every one of you and give you comfort during this time.
Jennifer Alford
November 17, 2008
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jim Lehan
November 17, 2008
Dear Sam, Holly and Austin,
Please accept our deepest and sincere sympathy on the passing of Mary. We are so sorry for the hardship and heartbreak you are experiencing. We will hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers and please know that there are many like us who are thinking of you.
Jim, Cynthia and Sarah Spencer
Amy Jester
November 17, 2008
Sam,Holly and Austin,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for you and your family. I will continue to pray for you and hope that you can draw strength from God and all your loved ones that surround you.
Love and prayers,
Amy Jester
Rob Caldera
November 17, 2008
Sam, I'm so sorry to hear of the tremendous loss to you, your children and the family. Please know that many thoughts will be with you during this a difficult time.
The Blackman's
November 17, 2008
Sam, Holly and Austin,
There will always be an empty space in our neighborhood, where Mary's smile used to be. Everyone who knew her loved her and she brightened our days just to see her. May her spirit and love live on inside of each of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Lawlor
November 17, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brenda Setelin
November 17, 2008
Sam, Holly & Austin- We are all so sorry for your loss and want you to know we are here for you for anything you may need. Mary was such a wonderful person and we are all better people for having had the opportunity to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Scott Crowell
November 17, 2008
Sam and family - Mary was very brave and graceful in how she handled her illness. I pray that you and the entire family will draw upon that for inspiration and also know that you will be reunited with her in Heaven. Rejoice for her and focus on yourself and your family for comfort. We will keep you in our prayers.
Scott, Laura, Hayley, Austin and Andrew Crowell
Lesley McKay
November 17, 2008
Sam, Holly & Austin,
My deepest condolences on your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kyle Scalone
November 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Vahid Fakhrzad
November 17, 2008
Sam,
Sorry to hear about your wife. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Joy Stone Johnson
November 17, 2008
Sam, Holly and Austin,
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. I pray for your strength and healing during this time.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
Cindy Trollinger-Hinman
November 17, 2008
Sam, I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss. You and your children will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Keep her memories alive. With deepest sympathies,Cindy
Yvonne Priester
November 17, 2008
Sam, I'm so sorry for your family loss and my prayers go out to your family.
Karen Seay
November 17, 2008
Sam, Stephanie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Charlene Altman
November 16, 2008
Mary had such a sweet spirit and beautiful smile. May the Holy Spirit bring you comfort. From one of her Mary Kay Sisters,
Michelle Leadbetter
November 16, 2008
Sam, I am so sorry for you & your family. All of you will continue to be in my thoughts & prayers.
Debbie Mangolas
November 16, 2008
Mary's beautiful smile and caring personality will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa Owen
November 16, 2008
I am part of your Cool Spring family. I don't believe we've ever met, but I've been praying for Mary's battle and for you and you children since I found out a few months ago in a bible study I'm attending. I will continue to pray for peace and healing and remember there will be a day when there are no more tears and we will all be together again with our loved ones. Blessings to you all...
Cassie Matthew
November 16, 2008
Sam, Holly & Austin,
Our hearts are breaking for you. I pray that through family and friends we'll keep Mary's memory alive. I pray to be a blessing to your family. We are praying daily for your hearts.
God is Faithful. Love Cassie & Jt & Family
Donna Cosner
November 16, 2008
Sam, please know that you and your family have and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Laura Lynch-Moss
November 16, 2008
Sam -
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Lori Johnson & Family
November 16, 2008
We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Diana Dickerson
November 16, 2008
Sam, Holly, and Austin,
Mary was a wonderful mother and friend. As a room mother, she was so creative and dedicated to doing a wonderful job. I will always remember her smile and laugh. I know you will cherish her memory always and carry her with you. My prayers are with you.
Pam Drew
November 16, 2008
Always a smile, instead of a frown,
Always a hand, when one is down,
Always true, thoughtful and kind,
Wonderful memories she left behind
Betsy Dabney
November 16, 2008
Sam I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to express my sorrow. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob & Kris Tas
November 16, 2008
Our hearts, thoughts & prayers are with you!
November 16, 2008
Sam, Holly and Austin,
I will continue to pray for each of you as you go through this difficult time.
Cheryl Tilley and family
Ken Rogers
November 16, 2008
Sam,
I only knew Mary through you; but the picture you painted was one of beauty and grace. Know that mine, and many other's, thoughts and prayers are with you, Holly, Austin and the family.
Laura & Erik Kutina
November 16, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you,
Laura and Erik Kutina
Lance Cardelino
November 16, 2008
My payers are with you and your family.
Jamie Jobe
November 16, 2008
Lisa and I are both so sorry for your loss and have you and your family in our prayers.
Barbara West
November 16, 2008
Sam, Holly and Austin,
Mary was an exceptional person and a great friend to those that knew her. We will miss Mary very much. We are here for you any time that you need us. Love you all, Aunt Barbara & Uncle Tom
Betsie Wilkinson
November 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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