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Mary Williams Obituary
November 2, 1913-December 18, 2011
Gulfport
Mary Owen Williams, age 98, of Gulfport, died Sunday, December 18, 2011 in Gulfport. She was born in Gulfport and was a resident of the Coast for most of her life. Mrs. Williams was a member of St. Peters By the Sea Episcopal Church where she was the oldest living member. She was a retired Real Estate Broker. In 2005 Mrs. Williams and her sister, Marguerite Kalif were awarded the Sam Owen Award for outstanding service to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The award was originally established by her brother, Sam Owen in 1956.
She was a longtime member of Gulfport Yacht Club, a MGCCC Foundation Member, a former longtime member of Gulfport PTA, and served as treasurer for ECW at St. Peters for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. George Williams (US Army Retired); a son, Charles Mitchell Williams; her parents, Mitchell and Adgia Elmer Owen; brothers, Sam Owen, Tofie Owen, and Father George Owen, and her sister, Marguerite Owen Kalif.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Williams Wood and her husband, William T. Wood, Jr. of Pass Christian; a son, Dr. Michael Owen Williams and his wife, Tracy of Gulfport; and three grandchildren, Mary Anne Wood, William T. Wood, III, and Drake Owen Williams.
The visitation will be Thursday, December 22, 2011 beginning at 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at St. Peters By the Sea Episcopal Church, Gulfport with the service following at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family prefers memorials to MGCCC Foundation, George William Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 99, Perkinston, MS 39573-0099 or to St. Peters By the Sea Episcopal Church, 1909 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Williams
Dorothy Carter
December 24, 2011
Dear Deanie:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved' mother. She was a very special lady and will be sadly missed by many.
Love and prayers, Dot (Mrs. Phillip)Carter
December 22, 2011
We extend our sympathy to your family at the loss of your mother.I remember her fondly from my childhood at St. Peter's.
Sincerely,
Joseph and Susan(Morrow) Van Cloostere
Yonnie Goike
December 22, 2011
Aunt Mary,
You always saw the good in people and always offered your help in any way. I only wish Marie Donielle could have got to meet you. Your words will stay with me forever. Especially how you explained how you have 2 hands; one for helping yourself, and one for helping others. How you told me to be who I am and say what I feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. Wish I could have talked to you one more time. Love Always, Yonnie and Marie
MARYRUBY SELLIER
December 21, 2011
WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOUR RADIANT SMILE AND LOVING WAYS. I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE FUN TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER.
YOUR NIECE AND GODDAUGHTER
MARYRUBY
Tammy Bridenbeck
December 21, 2011
Dr. Williams,
Sorry for the loss of your mom. She sounded like a very phenomenal woman!
Lauri Wood
December 21, 2011
I'll always remember Mrs. Williams' beautiful smile. She was a kind, warm woman who loved her family, especially her grandchildren, very much. We'll miss you, Sitty.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
December 21, 2011
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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