Mary Jane Williams

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Mary Jane Williams, 83, of Lacy Lakeview, passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 10, 2016.

Homegoing Service:10AM Tuesday, March 15th at First Baptist Church Elm Mott. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mary Jane’s life. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Visitation: 6PM to 8PM Monday, March 14th at Lake Shore Funeral Home.

Mary Jane is survived by her sister, Joan Williams of Austin; brother, Lee Smithey and wife Sue of Grand Prairie; children, Larry Joe Williams and Midge Sexton of Waco, Bruce Wayne Williams and wife Heidi of Austin, Beth Hartzell of Prairie Hill, and Joyce Bailey and husband Danny of Elm Mott; her grandchildren, Jonathan Williams and wife Rebecca of Buda, Courtney Williams and fiancée Wayne Lange of Lacy Lakeview, Whitney Williams and Eric Scott of Rosenthal, Sandi Groman and husband Mark of Elm Mott, Sheri Trevathan of Robinson, Susan Bailey of San Marcos, Brandon Hartzell and wife Amanda of League City, Tristen Austin of Austin; great-grandchildren Annalise, Weston, Chloe, Judson, Irie Jane, and Noah; extended family Bob Davis; along with a host of other loving family members, church family and precious friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, JC Williams; parents, JO and Lilly Smithey; and brothers, James, Paul, and Bud.

Mary Jane was born August 4, 1932 in Milford, TX to James Oscar and Lilly Maude Smithey. She married JC Williams on March 6, 1953 and the pair moved to Waco in 1959. Mary Jane’s lifelong passion was caring for children, including adopting or fostering 4 children. She spent her entire life working in the child care industry, in addition to serving with the children in her local churches, and hosting children’s weekend church retreats in her home. Mary Jane was also very involved in serving and providing food at church events along with ministering to the elderly throughout the community.

She will be remembered as a loving mother, devoted sister, fierce defender of her loved ones, passionate hymn singer, and dedicated Christian.


Contact Information:

Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services

5201 Steinbeck Bend Dr
Waco, TX 76708
United States (US)
Phone: (254) 752-5900

Place of Service: First Baptist Church, Elm Mott , 122 W. Main St.; Elm Mott, TX 76640



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  1. Sandy Fore Grisham

    My heart aches for you all. Mary Jane was such a sweet lady n a very good friend to my mom. She is going to be missed dearly but know that she is with her JC n walking with God. I Pray that God gives all of you the strength to cope

  2. Joyce, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

  3. Nancy Fore Daniel

    Mary Jane was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. She and my mom were dear friends. She was so good with children, and she had a passion for their care. In every single memory I have of her, she is smiling and welcoming me in her gentle voice. She loved the Lord and is with Him and JC now. ??

  4. Sorry for your loss. What a nice lady & knew her along time. Worked with her at Mission Concerns & she loved those babies.
    May God bless each of you & the memories you have is forever yours.

  5. to Mary Jane’s family and the elm Mott 1BC family, sorry to hear of your loss, Mary Jane one of the very very very good ones, bill and Rochelle Moroz Holley NY

  6. Rest in peace, Me Me. You will never be forgotten. Until we meet again. We love you.

  7. Robert & Lisa Warren

    Larry,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
    Robert & Lisa Warren

  8. Dear Williams Family,
    We are thinking of you all at this time, and keeping you in our prayers. God bless and keep you,
    The Bluebonnet Hospice Family

  9. James A Mitcham

    To the family of Jc and Mary Jane I sending my prayers to the family who I have have been knowing since 1971 you mom baby sit my 2 kids Chris and Kelly mitcham worked at general tire with you dad Jc for 22 yrs I did not know he was gone I am sending my blessings tithe family and all the of the family god has a good pair of angels in heaven to wrap his arms around them good Christians god bless all of you all James mitcham Houston TX

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