Mary Kathleen Williams, 92, of Dilliner, Pa., passed quietly on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at her home. Born Feb. 12, 1927, in Maidsville, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Rumer) Simpson.
A 1945 graduate of University High School, she was a devout Christian woman and a faithful member of the Fort Martin Methodist Church for many years, and she attended the First Baptist Church of Dunkard in Taylortown for many more.
Kathleen was known throughout the area for her beautiful quilts, and she donated many handmade blankets and throws to the VFW, VA outlets, nursing homes and individuals alike. She loved to bake and was famous for her peanut butter fudge, cookies and pepperoni rolls. She is fondly remembered as the “cookie queen.”
Surviving is her husband of 73 years, Kenneth R. Williams; three sons and their wives, Kenny R. “Doc” and Sue Williams, of Point Marion, James R. and Melinda Williams, of Dilliner, and Steven P. and Joanie Williams, of Mount Jackson, Va.; grandchildren, Chad, Casey, Alison Williams-Klein, Ashley Williams-Davis, Travis, Eric, Scott Smith and Stu Smith; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a niece, Susan Simpson Biser, and nephews, Pete, James and Michael Simpson.
Deceased are two daughters, Brenda Lee and Kelly Rae; and a brother, Harrison “Junior” Simpson.
Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, 5-8 p.m. Monday, and at the First Baptist Church of Dunkard in Taylortown, Pa., 10 a.m. Tuesday until the 11 a.m. hour of service, with the Rev. Dan Hennessey officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Martin Cemetery.
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