Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Mary L. Williams, age 64, of Ithaca, passed away on March 20, 2011 of cancer at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on May 5, 1946 to Kenneth and Betty (Keck) Bellinger in Alma. She graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1965. She married Richard Williams on March 4, 1967. She worked a short time for Wolverine Worldwide, but enjoyed the rest of her life as a farm wife with her husband, Richard. She dearly loved the time she spent with her four granddaughters and grandson. She also enjoyed working in her garden, traveling, fishing, and going to the many casinos.

Mary is survived by her husband of 44 years, Richard; two sons: Michael and Vicki Williams and Nicholas and Angie Williams; her beloved grandchildren: Hayley, Sarah, Faith, Hope, and Conner Williams; one brother: Jack and Sharon Bellinger of Ashley; one sister: Kelly and Albert Moore of St. Johns; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Kenneth Bellinger, and nephew Scott Moore.

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, March 24, 2011, at 11 AM at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Rev. Ried Martin officiating. Burial will be in the North Star Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. 

She was well loved and will greatly be missed.