Mary was born on October 8, 1937 in Central City, KY.
In 1973 after moving the family from Indiana to Nashville, she worked at Becker’s Bakery in Donelson and developed a love for cake decorating. In the 70’s, she worked seasonally as a master seamstress for Opryland USA Costume Productions for the Live Entertainment shows. Her most treasured job however was being a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Charles W. Williams; her parents, Calvin Luther and Altha Lena (Wilson) Dukes; brothers, Jimmy and Buddy; sister, Joyce Arriola; and son Carl Malcom Williams. She is survived by sisters; Lee Caswell, Peggy Emmons, and Wanda Beardslee and brother Ronnie Dukes, sons; Mike Williams (Tony) and Mark Williams; daughters Cynthia Pitt, Cheryl Williams, and Connie Williams (Sheila.) (10) Grandchildren; Eric and Ashley Pitt, Autumn and Jennifer Ringelstein, Lauren Williams, Lisa Lane (Wes,) JonMichael Williams (MingJung), Carly Peters (Jameson,) Cassie McEwen (Wade,) and Courtney Williams. (17) Great-grandchildren; Ciara Garrison (Zach,) Brianna, Chazzy, Jacob C., Jordan, Baylie, Bryson, Kaylyn, Jacob A., David, Jessie, Emily, Ella, Cullen, Brennon, Merrick and William; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 2:00-6:00pm and Monday, March 9, 2020 from 12:00-1:00pm. Funeral will be at Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 1:00pm. Interment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.