J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Williams, Mary B

Monday, December 21, 2009

Mrs. Mary Buchanan Williams, 82, of Hopewell, died Monday, December 21, 2009, at John Randolph Medical Center. She was born in Caroline County and was a retired civil service employee at Bellwood (DGSC). Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, William James and Bessie Young Buchanan, her husband, Gordon B. Williams, Sr., a sister, Anna Dempsey and a brother Alvin Buchanan. Surviving are two daughters, Peggy P. Cooke and husband, Ben, of Hopewell and Betty Jo Manasco and husband, Mark, of Midlothian, Virginia; four granddaughters, Rebekah, Caitlin, Allison, and Bridget and two great-granddaughters Hannah and Olivia; a brother, Calvin Buchanan of Emporia, VA; five sisters, Ellen Satterwhite of Doswell, VA, Anne Cingranelli of Mechanicsburg, PA., Ruth VanCleave of Richmond, Barbara Jean Harvey of Emporia and Phyllis Howe of Marcy, NY.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Hopewell chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jeff Raymond, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Appomattox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 401 N. 2nd Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered with jtmorriss.com.

Please know that your Mother was one of the most
beautiful Christian woman I have ever known. I
prepared her and Gordon's taxes for many years and
always enjoyed our visits. Her love for her family will always remain with me. I know that you will see her again one day. Meanwhile always
remember her love for you.

Posted by: Kathy Whirley at December 24, 2009 09:10 PM

Peggy and Betty Jo - I just learned of your beloved Mother's death. Pete called me from Tenn. to let me know. I lost J.C. a week before Thanksgiving and my Dad, a week before Christmas....our holidays have never been the same but we, like you, have wonderful memories. I remember the two of you mostly as young ladies and then teenagers - good memories. I loved your Mother; she had a disposition that was absolutely the best - and what a beautiful person inside as well as outside. My love to you and yours as well as my deepest sympathy, Love, Doris

Posted by: Doris Peters at December 23, 2009 08:52 PM

so sorry to hear of mary's passing. She was a true servant of Christ - always there with a helping hand and loving heart....may the holy spirit comfort you as you miss your mom....

Posted by: Debbie & Gary Higginbotham at December 23, 2009 12:45 AM

Peggy and Betty Jo, I remember your mother fondly. My child memories are of her being so kind and nice to me..and I always thought she was so pretty! Please know you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Joy

Posted by: Joy (Joyce) Morene at December 22, 2009 09:23 PM

Just last night, before I heard the news, I was pulling together family photos for the holidays and made sure I added the one of Aunt Billie and I. Its was from the last time I saw her and we had such a wonderful evening. I loved her personality and her heart. May she rest in peach with our sweet Lord.

Posted by: Jess Koehler (Barnard) at December 22, 2009 06:25 PM

Peggy and Betty Jo, your mother was such a lovely person. Your mom and Gordon were wonderful friends to my parents, Elbert and Nora Sampsell. We're so sorry for your loss. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Pam Sampsell Feibish at December 22, 2009 12:24 PM

So sorry to hear of Mrs. William's death. She was a wonderful, kind lady. She was a great friend to my parents. I remember many wonderful christmas visits at her house and visits while dad and Mr. Williams cooked stew. May God bless you all and bring you peace during this difficult time. OUr prayers are with you.

Posted by: Vickie Pelter Lloyd at December 22, 2009 11:02 AM

We were very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a wonderful Christian lady. She was always willing to help someone whenever she could and put the needs of others ahead of her own. When my mother can home from the nursing home in 2005, I will never forget how Mary volunteered to come to the house and stay will her for while each weekday morning after I left for work and before Mom's aid would arrive. She continued to do this even after she was barely able to get out of her own home. She will be greatly missed by the members of First Baptist Church and the community at large. Our sincerest condolences go out to Peggy, Mary Jo, and the rest of her family.

Posted by: Terry Mitchell at December 22, 2009 09:09 AM