Mary Elizabeth Williams

Mary Williams of Winnfield passed peacefully from this life into eternity on November 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 29, 1939, in Many, Louisiana, to BH and Glaydis Marie Rush.

Mary had a deep love for flowers and spent many years working at Billy's Flower Shop, where she found joy in witnessing the smiles and happiness that a simple bouquet could bring. A devoted wife, loving mother, and active member of her church, Mary's life was rooted in faith, family, and love. She loved her family and grandchildren fiercely, and her kindness extended far beyond those she held closest. Everyone who met Mary was welcomed as a friend, and she had a special way of making sure no one ever left as a stranger. She also had a love for music, and anyone who visited her home knew it was rarely without a song playing. Her warmth, welcoming spirit, and the love she so freely gave will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Willams; her parents, BH and Gladys Rush; her stepmother, Alice Rush; her brothers, Tom Rush and El Ray Rush; and her sisters, Betty Jean Tanner and Connie Reed.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Melissa Williams Carlin and husband Marc; her grandchildren, Heather Williams Hansen, Calie Page Vlasic and husband Gabe, Kelsey Davis, and Zack Lynch; and her great-grandchildren, Luke Hansen and wife Annabelle, Adilyn Hansen, Chase Hansen, Raylen Vlasic, Anthony Vlasic, Layla Hansen, Elijah Smith, Charlie Smith, Slade Hansen, Paxton Lynch, and Koben Davis.

Also left to cherish her memory is her great-grandchild and namesake, Elizabeth Claire Hansen, who will carry a special piece of her legacy forward.

Visitation will be held 9:00 AM Friday, November 13 in the Chapel of Shouthern Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM. Internment at Garden of Memories.