Mary Jane Williams, 87, of Columbia, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 27, 1938, in Mississippi to the late Earl V. and Willie Bell Goff Wright.
Mrs. Williams was a member of the Columbia Church of Christ and an avid servant throughout her Christian life. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years Sonny Williams of Columbia; four children Karen (Kent) Noe of Greensburg, Gary (Vanessa) Williams of Louisville, Diane Barnett of Columbia, and Greg (Sandy) Williams of Lexington; eight grandchildren Joshua Noe, Kelli Noe, Mallorie (Jimmy) Jaggers, Lauren (Adam) Eskierka, Amanda (Dawson) Cravens, Ty Saylors, Erin Saylors, and Ethan (Lillie) Williams ; six great grandchildren Libby Jaggers, Marlee Jaggers, Jay Jaggers, Rowan Eskierka, Raymer Eskierka, and Knox Cravens, soon to arrive; a sister June Wright (Larry) Roberson of Mississippi and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven siblings Morris, Everett, Gene, Jimmy, and Earl Wright, Dorothy Wright Carroll and Martha Florence Wright.
Funeral services was held Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Columbia Cemetery.
