REIDSVILLE - Mrs. Mary Beatrice Maynard Williamson, age 93, peacefully departed from this world at her home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 enveloped by the warmth and presence of her loving family.

Public viewing will begin on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 1 until 6 p.m. at McLaurin-Harris Funeral Home, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 1:30 p.m from the Benaja Mt. Zion Holiness Church of God, 600 McWalker Road, Reidsville, NC. The family visitation will take place at 1 p.m. Pastor, Dr. Melvin T. McLean, eulogist.

The committal and interment will follow in the Benaja Church Cemetery, Reidsville, NC.

You may live stream the services via https://www.youtube.com/@McLaurin-Harris_Live

The entire service will also be posted on the McLaurin-Harris Funeral Home Facebook page.

Mary M. Williamson, a beloved figure in her community, was born on February 2, 1932, to the late Major and Lillie Maynard in the quaint town of Reidsville, North Carolina.

Growing up in the vibrant town of Reidsville, Mary demonstrated her determination and passion for learning, culminating in her graduation from Booker T. Washington High School. During this formative period, she met George Elwood Williamson, the man who would become the love of her life. Together, they embarked on a remarkable journey filled with love and partnership, welcoming six wonderful children into their lives. To Mary, these children were not just her offspring; they were her greatest treasures, each one held close to her heart.

An exceptional cook, Mary had a particular talent for baking that delighted everyone around her.

As a devoted missionary, Mary felt a profound calling to share her faith. She saw it as her mission to guide others in accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. To that end, she opened her home weekly to host a Bible study, inviting neighbors and community members to join in heartfelt discussions and spiritual nourishment. Her kindness, wisdom, and love for God inspired many, leaving a legacy in the hearts of all who knew her.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Rodney and Stanley Williamson, Sisters, Leona Hall, Octavia Harden, and Ruth Blackwell, and Brothers James, Floyd, Major Jr., and David Maynard.

Mary leaves to cherish the loving memories of her four sons, Elwood (Wanda), Errol (Denise), Walter (Sabrina), and Timothy Williamson (Denise). Brother-in-law, Glidewell Brown; Sister-in-law, Pattie Maynard. She also has eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Service by McLaurin-Harris