Mary Lee Williams

We are here to celebrate the life of our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, cousin, and friend Mary Lee Williams. Mary was born on September 6, 1948, in Palm Beach, Florida, to parents George and Leola Williams. Mary moved to Brooklyn, NY, as a young woman, where she raised her four children and built her life of public service to her community, which was her passion. Mary worked at St. Johns Hospital (later renamed Interfaith Medical Center) as a Ward Clerk and later as a WIC Clerk. This is where she took great pride in providing assistance for children and families in need. She also owned and operated a home daycare center. Mary Lee was a tireless advocate of the poor and the voiceless. She worked with Brooklyn’s political leaders and New York City Housing executives to improve the living conditions in city owned housing communities. Mary Lee worked tirelessly to secure resources for seniors, funding for community programs and improved police presence in her community as well as community outreach programs designed to ensure that we all had somewhere to turn and someone to look up to.

Mary Lee enjoyed dancing (more than most people). If you knew her, you absolutely knew of her love of dancing. Many have memories of her dancing with friends and family on the dance floor. Dancing brought her much joy

Mary Lee leaves a strong legacy of loved ones behind:

Deceased Spouse: Oneal Smith

Siblings:

Deceased: Mildred Scott (Titus) (deceased), Leroy Hankerson (Gladys) (deceased), Jimmy Lee0 Williams (deceased), Emma Lee Williams Johnson (deceased), Ethel Lee Williams McClenehan (John), Jessie Lee Williams

Living: James Lee Williams (Geneva), Willie Lee Williams (Odell), George Williams, Kim Legrand (Harvey) (twin sister), Rosie Lee Eulo (Joseph)Four children: Teref El, Veda Betts (Marcus), Charisma Rice (Courtney), Crystal Williams

Beloved Step Children: Teresa Moss, Regina Smith, Selene Moss, Titania Slade, Denise Moss

Grand Children: Terence Williams Jr, Cyanasiia Garrison, Haasiyna Taylor, Maliek Campbell, Justine Eason, Marcus Betts Jr., Jordan Betts, Jaquell Smart, Caitlynn Smart, Zaleike Hairston, Mia Salinas, Carter Williams, Tyler Salinas

Great Grand Children: Mia Garrison, Gia Garrison, Damarlynn Hairston

Mary Lee leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins whom she loves deeply.

Mary Lee has a heavenly smile and warm embrace. Her hug is the essence of a soft breeze and soft scent of lavender. Her love is kind and gentle.

We loved our mom as much as she loved life!