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Mary Williams Houston, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 surrounded by her family and close friends. She was 83 years old.
Mary was born on May 5, 1931 in Corsicana, Texas to Hazel and Bell White, Jr. She married Bill Williams on January 16th, 1951. They were married for 31 years and had three children. On February 14, 1985, she married Jerry Houston. Their marriage was filled with love, laughter, and devotion.
For many years while her children were young, Mary was a homemaker. In later years, she embarked on a career in banking and began to work her way up the ladder, eventually serving as an officer at Charter National Bank in Spring, TX and Texas Commerce Bank in San Angelo. She took great pride in the success she achieved during her years in banking. In her retirement, she enjoyed working for small businesses in San Angelo, including Mathis-Baze, The Carriage, Shirley Floral Company, and Medical Arts Pharmacy.
Mary was an incredible woman with a zest for life and boundless energy. Her happiest moments were spent with her family and friends, old and new. She loved her church, her dogs, sparkly jewelry, a good cup of coffee with cream, and ice water with a side of lemon and a straw. She had great style and a knack for making every house she lived in a home. She was fiercely protective of her family and supported each of us in any endeavor we pursued. We will always laugh at the way she could bungle her computers and phones. When fixed, she would get as excited as if she just got a new puppy. She will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her.
Mary is survived by her husband, Jerry Houston, former spouse and father of her children, Bill Williams, daughter, Mary Eakman and husband Doug, son, Mike Williams, and son, Blane Williams and wife Kim. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Leslie Eakman Breeland and husband Matt, Kelly Williams Kiefer and husband Alex, Melissa Williams, Kevin Williams, Tara Williams Joiner, Lauren Williams Guins and husband Cody, Courtney Williams Jezek and husband Travis, and Jared Williams, and six great grandchildren . Extended family members, Step-son, Chad Houston and wife Jennifer and daughter Aislynn, and Step-son Chase Houston and daughter Felicity.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, January 16th at Johnson's Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 17th at Immanuel Baptist Church in San Angelo with Pastor Tommy Richardson and Young Houston officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the charity of your choice.