Viewing will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with family present to greet friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mary Ann was born on September 24, 1943, in Greenwood, Arkansas, to Marsoleete (Featherston) Williams and Judd Williams. She passed away on June 22, 2025, in Brooksville, Florida.
Mary Ann had a deep love for music and played the bass for bluegrass bands. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, and traveling—especially when her sisters would visit her in Florida. Family reunions were among her favorite times, and she cherished every moment spent with her loved ones.
Known for her vibrant spirit and generous heart, Mary Ann loved fiercely and selflessly, always putting others before herself. She had a passion for shopping, particularly for clothes, and was affectionately called “Dolly Parton” by staff at the rehab center—an endearment she wore with pride and a glowing smile.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James Marshall Williams, Clarence Williams, Virgil Williams, Jackie Williams; and sisters, Irene Kelly, Betty Moorie, Dorothy Richards, Ruby Carr, and Norma Wallace.
Mary Ann is survived by her loving partner of 15 years, Joseph Haley; her children, daughter Gloria Kozderka and sons Lonny Fred Gossett and Johnny Dion Gossett and wife Emily; grandchildren, Jennifer Vaughn, Ariel Tucker, Edward Kozderka, Charles Kozderka, Randall Gossett, Lonny Fred Gossett, Jr., and Christian Gossett; great-grandchildren, Tristen Gossett, Taylor Gossett, Megan Calcaterra, Hunter Mayes, Abby Mayes, Aubry Mayes, Linux Gossett, Rya Gossett, Calanti Gossett, Quinton Gossett, Travis Tucker, and Trevor Tucker; and great-great-grandchild, Harlyn Calcaterra.
She is also survived by her sisters, Gail Gill and husband Don, Carolin Willhite and husband Perry Don; brother, Kenneth Williams and wife Linda; and brother-in-law, Billie Stockwell; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many cherished friends.
Pallbearers will be Lonny Gossett, Johnny Gossett, Joseph Haley, Edward Kozderka, Charles Kozderka, and Wayne Williams. Honorary pallbearer will be Travis Tucker.
You may leave an online message for the family at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.
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