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Marieta Joy Williams Anz, “Grandmommie/Momja,” entered into the presence of her Savior Saturday, January 2, 2016.
She was born to James Rueben Williams and Ruby Hollowell Williams on April 4, 1930 in Sweetwater, Texas. She spent the majority of her life in Sweetwater, where she graduated from high school. In Sweetwater she met the love of her life, John Anz. He had returned home from the U.S. Navy and was considering re-enlistment. His plans quickly changed and they were married on January 9, 1948. Together they embarked on a sixty-six year storybook life. He was her prince and she his princess. They were a modern day fairy tale. He preceded her in death in 2014.
Marieta was the epitome of class and style. She made sure she looked beautiful every day and was seldom seen without her jewelry. She spent some time as a teacher’s aide in Sweetwater in order to save money for the family. The rest of her life was spent as a homemaker. She and John had two beautiful daughters.
Upon John’s retirement, they traveled the world and saw many beautiful places. She was very artistic. Among her many talents were painting and stained glass projects.
She was a long time member of First United Methodist Church in Sweetwater. John and Marieta moved to San Angelo in 2008 where they became members of First United Methodist Church.
Marieta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; sister, Ione Zimmerlin; and special son-in-law Joe Ward. She is survived by her daughters; Cynthia J. Escue and her husband Richard of Andkin, Florida and Pam Ward of San Angelo; her grandchildren Jonathan Escue, David Escue and girlfriend Mairi Hennessy, Erica Hill and her husband Mark, Michael and his girlfriend Courtney Kerr; and her great-grandchildren, Evan and Dylan Hill. She is also survived by special caregivers Anna Guerra and Teresa Rocha. Finally, she is already missed tremendously by her sweet Chihuahua, “Chica.”
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in San Angelo. The family would like to thank the number of people who have provided support in the form of phone calls, food and personal visits. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Marieta’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.