Mary Beth Williams

Mary Beth (MB) Williams
January 11, 1955 – March 15, 2023

Mary Beth “MB” Williams was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on January 11, 1955, and died peacefully at home on March 15, 2023, at 11:15am in her apartment at Ashwood Court Assisted Living in N. Richland Hills, TX with her cousin KK by her side. Mary Beth suffered from a fall and broken tibia in October 2022 and was never able to fully recover.

Mary Beth graduated from Sam Houston High School in Arlington, TX in May 1974. On August 14, 1987, Mary Beth graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and was certified by the Texas Funeral Service Commission as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. She also completed a course of study for Funeral Service Computer Applications. Mary Beth held many jobs outside of the funeral business including an EMT for a while.

Mary Beth was best known for her big smile and wonderful sense of humor. She was a friend and advocate to many and well loved by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her mother Veronica Patricia “Pat” Musser, stepfather Richard Musser, father Hansel “Hank” Williams, maternal grandparents Maron and Thelma Khoury, paternal grandparents Henry and Alma Williams, Uncle Daniel Khoury Sr, Uncle Alton “Al” Williams, and half-sister Shannon Cole.

Mary Beth is Survived by:
Aunt Mildred Khoury and cousins Daniel Khoury Jr. (wife Doris and children Philip D Khoury (wife Missy, children Ashleigh and Danielle), Dr. Stephen C. Khoury (children Lauren, Carter, and Katherine), Carl Aron Khoury (wife Shannon, children Austyn and Bradyn (wife Sadie, children Lexie and Laney), Claudia Khoury Sharber (husband Johnny and daughters Candice Sharber Waldroup (husband Anthony and children - Jade Mittelstadt, (husband Matthew and child Adelaide), Zachary Waldroup (wife Marie and child Peter), Blake Waldroup,(wife Catherine and child Thomas ). Nicholas Waldroup (wife Maria), Olivia Waldroup, and Matthew Waldroup), and Misty Sharber Granger (husband Eric and children Jackson, Parker, and Blaine), Pamela Kirkwood (five children Sheila, Angie, Billy, Kori, and Kaci), Richard Wood (wife Joyce and son Brandon), and David Wood (wife Debbie and daughters Deanna Wood (husband Frances Michael Stakenwalt) and Tiffany Lofton (husband John and children Taryn and Brayden).

Aunt Wanda Williams Davis and cousins Karen “KK” Kirkpatrick Bocast (husband Gary and daughters Ashley and Kristen), Steve Kirkpatrick (wife Patsy and sons Ryan and Brennan (wife Rocio) and daughters Ashley Walls, Whitney Walls (sons Eric and River), and Paige Walls), and Kevin Davis (wife Kim and sons Ruel and William).

Uncle Sterling Williams and wife Barbara, cousins Brett Williams (wife Cathy and children Shayn, Colby (wife Kayla and sons Abel, Elijah, and Julian), Conor, and Alec), Lance Williams (wife Frances and children Madeline and Blake), Gary Culpepper (partner Rich Balcum), Tiffany Raines (husband Todd, children Chloe and Luke).

Stepbrother Steven “Steve” Musser (wife Amanda), Steve’s ex-wife Catherine “Cathy” Smith and Steve and Cathy’s children Sean C Musser (wife Jodi and children Steven and Makayla), Jeffrey Musser (children Joshua, Jax, Jordyn and Madison), and Sarah M Payton (husband Taylor Payton).

There will be two Celebrations of Life:

Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 1pm
Celebration Community Church, Rev. Carol Ann West
908 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76104
There will be a family and friends gathering following the service at Club Reflections, 604 S. Jennings Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX

Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11am
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Father Joseph Reddy Duggempudi
47943 Abbey Road
Konawa, OK 74849
Burial of Mary Beth’s ashes will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Refreshments will be served following the service in the church hall.

The family would like to extend our appreciation for the kindness, love, and compassion from the staff at Ashwood Court Assisted Living located at 7501 Glenview Drive in N. Richland Hills, TX and to MB’s friends, especially Melissa and Glenda, for all their efforts in planning and organizing the Celebration of Life in Ft. Worth and to the Khoury family for arranging the mass in Konawa. Thanks also to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church members who are arranging and providing food and refreshments after the funeral mass in Konawa, OK. We appreciate the love and support from so many.