December 21, 1925 ~ December 25, 2024 (age 99)
Mrs. Mary Louise C. Williamson, “Ms. Church,” of Cerro Gordo, NC was welcomed into her Heavenly Home peacefully on Dec. 25th, 2024 at the age of 99. She was born in Lake View, SC on Dec. 21st, 1925 to the late John Henry Church and the late Belle Horne Church.
Ms. Church was a dedicated teacher at Cerro Gordo Elementary School for 47 years. She loved each of the children she taught, and they loved her just as much. She was a member of Cerro Gordo Baptist Church for over 75 years. She started each day in prayer for her family, friends, the community, and our country followed by a daily Bible Scripture. She will be remembered for her kindness to everyone, her strong faith, and the love she had for her family.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Church was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Walton Williamson; her brother, Harvey Church; and her sister, Cora Lea Church Harrelson.
She is survived by her son, Eddie Williamson of the home; former daughter-in-law, Melinda B. Williamson of Whiteville; her granddaughter Joan W. Collins (Pierce) of Orrum; her grandson, John Williamson (Blair) of Cerro Gordo; and one special great granddaughter, Trista Collins (Blayke).
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 28th at 11am at the Piney Forest Baptist Church in Chadbourn, NC.
A special thank you to the caregivers at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare center. A service of Meares & Jones Funeral Service of Fair Bluff, NC.
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