Mary Ann Williams

Mary Ann Williams, age 65, of Alexandria Louisiana, entered eternal rest on January 18, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Gallagher Funeral Home on Saturday, January 24, 2026 with visitation beginning at 10:00am until time of service at 12:00pm with Bro. Grady Dodge officiating.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 42 years, Arthur Louis Williams, her daughter Amanda Marie Williams; her sons Joseph Allen Williams and Wade Raymond Williams and his children, Christina, Evelyn, and Jacob; her brothers, Steve Roshto and Ray Roshto and their wives; and her sister, Kaylene Thomas and her husband; along with many nieces and nephews, and cousins and other beloved family members.

She is preceded in death with her parents, Ray and Dottie Roshto, her brothers, Harry (Bully) Roshto and Jerry (Joker) Roshto, and her beloved sister Linda Marie Hinton.

To know Mary was to love her. She was blessed with a gentle, kind, and generous spirit, always placing the needs of others before her own. Her family and faith in the Lord meant everything to her. And she was a devoted sister who helped care for most of her siblings at one time or another during her lifetime.

Before the progression of her illness, Mary faithfully drove miles on Sundays to attend and bring her grandson to Children's Church at Richey Baptist Church. She particularly regretted not being well enough to attend Christmas services.

Mary loved to fish and spent many long days fishing with her brother, Steve. She also loved playing cards and games with her family and friends. She regularly visited friends and family in hospitals, always bringing a thoughtful gift. She spoke often of how she enjoyed many vacations at the beach with family members and of her vacations with her cousins. She also spoke of how much she enjoyed many impromptu drives with her husband to their favorite eating places.

She remained optimistic despite her hard-fought battle with cancer. She was looking forward to getting back to a job she so loved, going back to church with her sweet grandson, and doing all the other things she enjoyed. She is, instead, experiencing unending joy, peace, and perfect happiness in the presence of our Lord.

Her family wishes to thank everyone for all the love, prayers, and concerns during her illness. A special thanks to her employers and coworkers at Payne, Moore & Herrington, who remained so helpful, thoughtful, and caring, even after she was no longer able to work. Also, a special thanks to Billy McRae, Director of Christus Community Clinics, for his exceptional care and advice during Mary's final days.

Mary will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.