Mary Katherine Williams

As we ponder to collect just a few wonderful memories that would convey Mary's best attributes

and the impact she had on so many people over the course of her 95 years of life, there is a

special way to do it. That way is through her most precious possession, God's Holy word that

she always carried close by and in her heart. So, here we go as we think of Mary K. Williams.

Mary demonstrated bravery and her heart of servanthood was just as Mary in the bible in Luke

1:26-56. Yet she was always hospitable as Rebekah and only desired God's will in her life

(Genesis 24). Also, just as Ruth, she conveyed utmost loyalty to God, her family and all people

in general (Ruth 1-4). Indeed, Mary K. Williams was most like Hannah as she strived to live

each day by example as she exercised her unwavering faith, prayer and praise even when

faced with seasons of hardship. (I Samuel 1-2:11). Lastly, but most definitely not the least, like

Abigail, she was a Godly woman clothed in wisdom and great compassion.

Overall, Mary K. Williams was a woman who followed after God's own heart and will for her life.

She was raised as a young Southern Baptist woman. Upon marriage, she stood beside her

husband as he was saved and called to the ministry. She was faithful in continually pouring her

service into their calling and to whom all she could show compassion and lend a helping hand

to. Collectively, she supported and served joyfully and dutifully, for several years, alongside her

husband, Reverend David Williams at Northside Assembly of God Church in Corsicana, TX.

She was a woman of experience, wisdom and class. She carried herself well through etiquette

and to those who knew her most personally, you do know not without her lipstick.

Education was important to both her and her husband. In unity, as husband and wife, they

joined together and each completed their education at Navarro College in Corsicana, TX.

Additionally, as one of her greatest achievements, she studied and completed her Seminary and

received her Ordained Minister's License through the Assemblies of God. Presently, her

Minister's license was renewed last December and active. Mary K. Williams through hard work

and dedication was a very accomplished woman who served as a Pastor's wife, Sunday School

Teacher and she served as part of the Women's Missionaries of North Texas District of the

Assemblies of God. Again, her dearest passion was for the mission field and, at any chance

she was allotted; she would sacrifice through giving financially in order to further support the

cause. She would do so in faith and with her sincerest intent. She was unable to travel in

person for the cause yet she sowed faithfully toward individuals and teams going abroad to

accomplish God's work.

Beyond her service to the church, she would often work side-by-side with her husband in

construction to further support her family at home. Anyone, in presence of her, would be in awe

of how well she could manage all the tasks of caring for church and home while creating design

through wallpaper or taping/bedding within contractual jobs they had received in the community.

Her talent and creativity gave way to her quest of creating great design within homes that each

recipient homeowner would be proud of. She worked tirelessly but NEVER did you hear her

whimper a complaint. She truly displayed the fruits of the spirit while serving many before

herself. One such example, as part of the ministry, she would serve Sunday lunch to young

men of the youth groups right alongside her own family whereby it was an art by her to turn little

into much.

The same can be spoken of her for two of her most favorite holidays, Thanksgiving and

Christmas. Rightfully so, as it was a time in which she could simply enjoy her growing family

and have all of them near. Christmas was especially heartfelt anytime you found yourself in

Mary's home or church. In the earlier years, while her adult children were young, again, she

had the special art of making much out of little. She would burn the midnight oil, in order to

satisfy her daughter, Shirley's, request to Santa by hand sewing a baby doll that adorned a

wedding dress also that was made especially by her. Another time, at the start of the school

year, she took great pride and time to get the proper material to make her daughter, Sandy, a

red corduroy jumper with oxfords which was also adorned with a crying baby doll in hand. She

extended the same effort, love and care to each of her kids, grandkids, great grandkids and

great-great grandkids even upon her last day.

She was her son, James Williams, greatest cheerleader and support system as he found himself called into the same ministry as his mother and father. Mary offered continual wisdom,

love and support while he attended Seminary to obtain his Minister's License, as well. She

offered that same love and support to her son, David Williams and her daughter, Nell Jenkins as

they served in the church through music ministry. She greatly admired the talent and gifts that

each of her five kids were blessed with through song and instrument. Anytime her son, David

Williams would play his saxophone, her blue eyes would light right up, and she would have a

smile of such joy while hearing him play as no one else.

She had a love and heart for all children. She absolutely adored all of her grandchildren, great

grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She never missed any chance at moments that

she could cherish with her grandchildren. Games were her forte' whether it was Chinese

Checkers or Dominoes. When we think of Dominoes, we always recognize the fond memories

etched in the back of her mind of her brother, Clifton. He had a Domino Hall in the heart of

Corsicana, Texas. So, no wonder she always briskly entered into a good game of Forty-Two at

any table. She would beat the best of them and oh how she loved being the scorekeeper with

which we kept a close eye. There are so many more great memories and qualities of Mary K.

Williams that the family would love to share in this moment during our Celebration of Life to

honor exactly who she was, what she means to all of us here today and what she stood for.

But, due to time and limited space we will each endlessly hold everyone of our additional

precious memories near and dear to all of us personally in our hearts.

For all of her entire family, she without fail, expressed the importance and eternal blessing of

living a life that is pleasing to God. She led impactfully by example as she embraced any and

all great opportunities to share the love of Christ. Her legacy and heart for service will continue

to live on through the many lives she has touched. Although, she has now gone before us to

dwell with our Heavenly Father along with all of our loved ones that have gone before her, we

will forever feel her sweet, sweet precious love and words of wisdom (one of her favorite

scriptures to share), "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths" (Proverbs

3:6 KJV).

Mary K. Williams with her blue eyes and sweet smile is and always will be a great example of

God's everlasting love. She will always be remembered for her strong faith, love of God and her

family along with her unending willingness to serve others.

Finally, the family desires to acknowledge with great appreciation the many thoughts and

prayers, expressions of love, care and kindness shown to them during this time of bereavement.

May God bless each and everyone of you. Many thanks and gratitude to New Century Hospice

for the personal care and attention you extended to Mary K. Williams by all of your professional

staff and medical team of nurses and doctors. We would like to personally give highest regard

and recognition to Jacqueline Minor with The Village at Heritage Oaks as she went way above

and beyond her duties to care, love, support and pray for our loved one. You brought great

comfort to our family more than you know in such a beautiful way during this very emotional and

difficult time. Thank you to all who have taken this special moment to help us love and show

honor as we recognize in remembrance, our loved one Mary K. Williams.