Mary A. Williams, daughter of the late Ninar and Homer Williams, Sr., was born on February 1, 1939 in Beaufort, South Carolina. She departed this life after a short period of illness on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the University of Maryland Hospital. In the early years of her life, her family moved to Baltimore, Maryland. She was raised in a Christian environment by both parents, while attending the First Baptist Church of Cherry Hill. After moving to Baltimore she completed her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. One entering the work force, one of Mary's first jobs was with the airline. As a prep cook for the airline, Mary was responsible for food preparation for traveling passengers, as well as transporting those meals to and from the aircraft. While enjoying her tenure with the airline, she got the opportunity to meet people from different walks of life. Mary completed her work years with the Baltimore City Public School System as a cafeteria cook, where she was loved and respected by the staff and students. It was in June of 2002 that she retired from her employment there. Mary was very much a family person and lover of people. This love translated into class relationship with her two late brothers, Homer and James; and her sister, Annette Washington. She was affectionately called, Sister by them. She was also known to have an extraordinary relationship with her mother, never living more than one block from her at any given time. Additionally, she was a fine cook and lover of animals. We remember the family dag Pap, whom she loved dearly. Mary was well loved by the Cherry Hill Community, where she was affectionately called Ms. Mary. Before her own illness, she gave long term special care to her late husband, James Nie Pryear, transporting meals up and down the stairs three times a day; until his passing less then a year ago. Mary raised two beautiful children, Felicia Williams and the late Anthony Williams, both who love her dearly and grew up to be responsible citizens of the Baltimore City Cherry Hill Community. Additionally, she accepted the responsibility to raise her grandson, Jimmy Williams, affectionately called BB by his late uncle. this grandmother and grandson had an inseparable relationship. She leaves to cherish her memory; one beloved daughter, Felicia Williams; one close knit sister, Annette Washington, one adored grandson, Jimmy Williams, two beautiful granddaughters, Ariel Williams and Tiara Williams; one great-grandchild; three nephews, Randy, Lester and Henry; two nieces, Hope and Frentrice, beloved cousins and a hoist of family and friends.