Mary Nell Williams was born June 10, 1936 in Yell County, Arkansas to Velmer and Hadie Chappell. At the age of 5, Mary and her family moved to Fourche Dam Pike, Little Rock where her father was a farmer and her mother was a nurse. She had a very happy childhood.
Mary was married to Bill Williams for 54 years. She graduated from UALR with a degree in elementary education and later received two Masters degrees in elementary education. She taught 30 years for Pulaski County Special School District.
Mary was a Christian and attended church at Chenal Valley Church. In later years she attended Little Rock Church where she enjoyed working in the Food For the Hungry ministry. She also attended Saline County Community Bible Study.
The greatest loves in her life were God, her family and teaching children. Mary was a lifelong learner and teacher.
Mary leaves a legacy in her family including one sister, two sons, five granddaughters and one great grandson. Mary is survived by her sister Rita Chappell of Little Rock who shared her love of teaching. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons Roger Williams of Alabama and Scott Williams of Alexander. Scott and his wife Tracy are parents to her five granddaughters, Lindsey Williams of Milton, Ontario, Canada; MaryBeth Bailey, her husband Aaron of Bryant and their son Keton; Hope Quattlebaum and her husband Blake of Bryant; Rachel Williams, and Anna Claire Williams of Alexander.
Mary changed her address from earth to Heaven on November 5, 2020 at 84 years old. Mary lived a beautiful life.
