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Elma Cameron Obituary
Fairhope, Al
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday at Oaklawn Cemetery for Mrs. Elma Arnold McWilliams-Cameron, 100, of Fairhope, AL formerly of Hattiesburg, MS.
Mrs. Cameron died Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Fairhope, AL.
Mrs. Cameron was a descendant of an original pioneer family in Hattiesburg. She was a lifelong resident of Hattiesburg before moving to Fairhope, AL several years ago to be near her beloved daughter. She was a Professor at William Carey University for many years and a loyal member and Bible Teacher at First Presbyterian Church of Hattiesburg. She was educated in Hattiesburg public schools; attended Mississippi State College for Women; honors graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, receiving a B.S. and Masters Degree in elementary Education.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Inez Arnold; husbands, H.F. McWililams, Jr. and Oscar Cameron; brothers, Robert Fred, Richard, Edward, and William Arnold; and a sister, Elizabeth Davidson.
She is survived by a daughter, Melinda Mapp and husband, Louis of Fairhope, AL; a son, Hugh McWilliams and wife, Barbara of Knoxville, TN;a brother, J.D. (Pat) Arnold and wife Helen; sisters-in-law, Margaret Arnold and Margaret Buckley; five, grandchildren, Louis Mapp, Jr., Claude Mapp, Leslie Mapp Dees, Hugh (Bo) McWilliams, and Michael McWilliams; thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and many beloved nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Memorials may be made to William Carey University, Elma McWilliams Scholarship Fund, First Presbyterian Church of Hattiesburg, or charity of your choice.
Visitation will be 5:30-7:00 PM Wednesday at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home.
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David Haraway
June 29, 2013
I was truly sorry to learn of the passing of my Aunt Elma. I have many fond memories of Aunt Elma and Uncle Hugh. For the first several years of my life my parents and 4 brothers would pile in the car and drive to Hattiesburg from Olive Branch to spend Christmas with our McWilliams relatives, which, of course, always included Aunt Elma, Uncle Hugh, "Little" Hugh and Melinda.
My mother loved Elma very much and I believe felt a special kinship to her. The feeling she had for Elma certainly influenced mine and my brothers feeling for our Aunt Elma. I will remember her always.
David McWilliams Haraway
June 13, 2013
Time cannot steal the treasures that we carry in our hearts,
Nor ever dim the shining thoughts our cherished past imparts, and memories of the ones we loved
Still cast their gentle glow to grace our days and light our paths wherever we may go.
May the deep concern and sincere sympathy of others bring you comfort at this difficult time
David & Peggy Trahan
Cecile Godfrey
June 13, 2013
Malinda and Louis,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was truly a remarkable, lovely lady whom I've enjoyed knowing in our community. She will be missed.
Skip Attix
June 12, 2013
My beloved Aunt Elma. You were so kind to me throughout my childhood. Many fond memories of visiting you and Uncle Hugh on 28th Avenue. I remember distinctly having a large family Thanksgiving there and the wonderful treasure hunt you created for us. You were a very special and truly brilliant lady. Love you, Skip.
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Sandra Ledbetter
June 11, 2013
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Cameron although I have addressed envelopes to her in the past. A testament to Mrs. Cameron is her grandson Mike McWilliams, a family man of great integrity who adored his Meemaw. I know she will be sorely missed. God's grace is with you Arnold, McWilliams and Cameron family.
Shelton Butler
June 11, 2013
Mrs Cameron, known to me as Mrs. McWilliams was my advisor at WCU in 1968 when I majored in Elementary Education. I found her to be a very likable and pleasant person. She always had time for her students and always gave them the best advice. Being an Elementary Education major was a very meaningful experience because of Mrs. Cameron's patience and guidance with her students. Even though she is deceased, but she will never be forgotten by me. May God bless her and her family.
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