Mary Aldridge Williams

Mary Aldridge Williams obituary, Durham, NC

Mary Aldridge Williams

Mary Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham on Nov. 2, 2025.
DURHAM- Mary Aldridge Williams, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 30,2025 at Brookdale Senior Living. She was born in Durham on August 18,1936 to the late William Henry Aldridge, Jr. and Margaret Morris Aldridge. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Norman Russell Williams; sons, Paul Norman Williams, and Jonathan Carl Williams.
Ms. Williams is survived by her sons, Russell Williams (Patricia) of Sneads Ferry and David Wade Williams of Bahama; sister, Elizabeth Pitino; grandchildren, Jordan Margaret Williams (Rachel Hagg), Karsan Mary Hardy (Phillip), Jonathan David Williams (Michelle). She is also survived by 4 great grandchildren.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
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