Mary Williams was born July 11, 1948 to the union of Mary Ailene Isaac and Henry Jimerson in Venice, IL. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Alvin Williams, her sisters, Veverly Dawson, Linda Lewis, and Clara Boone.

Mary Helen was educated at Venice and Madison School Districts. She was a person who loved spending time with her family, especially playing spades with them. Mary loved to cook and have family gatherings. She also enjoyed being with her sons and grandchildren doing what they did best, and that was enjoying family. Mary welcomed many into her home and was well known to many and loved by a lot. She worked many jobs and stayed busy doing what she loved which was to live life to the fullest.

Mary departed this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in the comfort of her home in Cahokia, IL surrounded by her loving family. She will be missed dearly by many.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory 7 sons, Arthur Lee Williams III of Belleville, IL., D'Juan Williams Sr. (Lizzie) of Granite City, IL., D'Anthony Williams of Cahokia, IL., Brian L. Williams, Sr. (Brenda) of Belleville, IL., Brandon Smith (Tina) of Cahokia, IL; Jermain Monk (Tanya Crook) of Belleville, IL., and Booker Turner (Shannon) of Granite City, IL; Delain Mitchell, Dorothy Coleman, Lillie Reynolds, Deborah Jimerson, Schisveta Morning, Brenda Cotton, Roxie Calamease, as well as her sisters, 37 grandchildren, great-grandchildren; special friend Eslie Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.