Burnice T. McWilliams, 94, of Smackover, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Timberlane Health and Rehab. She was born June 12, 1924 to Burna and Cornie Nash Towns in Union County, AR.
She was a retired teacher for Union County Schools, where she taught for 42 years and was a member of Maple Avenue Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Collie McWilliams; brothers, Adolph Towns, Ferris Towns; and sisters, Dorice Brogan, and Nelwyn Talton.
Those left to cherish her memory are a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2019 at Young's Chapel with Dr. Benjy McCann officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to Maple Avenue Baptist Church or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.