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Margaret Williams Obituary
October 7, 1938 - July 15, 2023
Lexington, Kentucky - Williams, Margaret Rose "Cissy", 84, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1938 and grew up in Woodford County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of James William and Anne Mulholland Barton. Margaret graduated from Lexington Catholic High School, Nazareth College (B.A.) and Michigan State University (M.S.). She taught biology to numerous high school students, including Presentation Academy (Louisville), Trinity School (Louisville) and Benedict Senior College in Australia. She was a pastoral minister at Saint Francis of Rome church in Louisville. A kind and caring person, Margaret was a loving hostess at the farm for many weddings, reunions, and celebrations. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Owen L. Williams, and her brother James W. Barton Jr. Margaret is survived by her sister Anne Marie House, her brother Robert E. Barton and his wife Jane, sister-in-law Betty Barton, sister-in-law Betty (Norm) Wells, and step-daughter Leigh (John) Garretty. She also leaves behind three generations of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be from 11:30 – 12:45 on Wednesday, July 19, at St. Paul Catholic Church on 425 W. Short Street. Funeral services, presided by Father Chris Clay, will follow at 1:00 PM. For more information, see Kerr Brothers website.
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Annette Herrick Skees
July 20, 2023
My deepest sympathy to the Barton family on the loss of this wonderful woman. She taught me biology at Nazareth Academy (1964-5) and was one of my favorite high school teachers. She made learning so much fun. Our families had connections in Lexington, but I only got to know her as a student at Nazareth. We stayed in touch off and on over the years, and I loved visiting her on her farm. I will share this sad news with those she taught at Nazareth. She was beloved by us all!
Penny Dicks
July 19, 2023
The Barton family has my heart felt
sympathy during this difficult time. Hold on to the wonderful memories She was a special woman!
Mary Pat Whitney
July 19, 2023
To all the Barton´s on this tragic week for the living,
Our hearts are with you as you mourn both Cissy and John. I only heard last night about their deaths and misunderstood that Cissy´s service was today not Saturday.
I am so sorry to have missed saying farewell to a gem of a woman. She blessed us all by just being seen through her eyes. May we all develop her loving heart. In Christ, we pray for you all.
Mary Pat and Russ Whitney
Steve and Tammy Gedelian & family
July 19, 2023
I loved visiting the Barton farm and being able to visit and chat with Cissy. She was such a kind soul and will be missed. Prayers to her entire family.
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Cindy and Roger Evans
July 19, 2023
Cissy was truly an angel here on earth and now in heaven. One of the sweetest ladies we have ever known. She truly had a heart of gold. Sending love to all of her family.
Steve Esenbock
July 18, 2023
To the Barton family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Cissy. I will always remember the smile on her face. She will truly be missed
Leora M Williams
July 18, 2023
I am so sorry to hear that Margaret has died. She w as so wonderful when Jack and I joined St. Frances of Rome when we moved to Louisville. She joked that we were family because our last name was Williams also. I kept in touch with her up to a year or so ago. She was such a wonderful person and made it so easy to become the "new kids on the block." Rest in peace, dear friend. You will be missed.
Madge Lynn
July 17, 2023
I was blessed to know and love Cissy.
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19
Visitation
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
St. Paul Catholic Church
425 W. Short Street, KY
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19
Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
St. Paul Catholic Church
425 W. Short Street, KY
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Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Main St.463 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40509
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