Mary Williams

Mary Morgan Williams, age 91 of Angier, NC went to be with her Lord peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026. She was born in Harnett County on October 31, 1934 to her parents, the late Phi Lastas Morgan and Lottie Lee Morgan.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Milton Durant Williams and baby daughter, Constance Faith Williams; sister, Charlotte Johnson; brothers, Sam Morgan, Buddy Morgan, and W. J. Morgan and sister-in-law, Minnetta Morgan.

Survivors include son, Anthony "Tony" Williams (wife Pam) of Angier, and daughter, Jamie Bragg (husband Vann) of Franklinton. Grandchildren, Mary Lou Gilbert (husband K. C.), and grandson, David Bragg, all of Franklinton. Also great grandchildren, Jameson and Travis Gilbert. Niece, Denise Morgan Aslett and nephew, Mark Morgan.

After high school, Mary fell in love with Milton Williams and they married upon his return from service in the US Air Force. They settled in Angier, raised their family, and were married for 67 years before his passing in 2022.

Mary worked for the state of NC at the Army National Guard and was secretary to the Adjutant General when she retired in 1991. At her retirement celebration, the General described Mary as a person of great integrity, personally and professionally.

In past years, her summer hobbies included working in their large vegetable garden, and going to their Surf City trailer almost every weekend. At the beach, they always spent time with their best friends, Hersel and Evelyn Gilliam, also of Angier.

Mary was an avid reader, member of a book club, and often donated books to the Angier Library. She was also a great cook, frequently baking, and always up to try a new recipe she had found in a new cookbook. Birdwatching was also a favorite activity.

Mary was a beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and Child of God. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed, especially by her family.

The family of Mary Morgan Williams would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to special caregiver, Frankie Ridges, who provided exemplary care.