Margie Nell Williams' Obituary
Margie Nell (Spring) Williams from Farmers Branch, Texas passed away at home October 7, 2020.
She was born to John “Dutch” Spring Jr. and Ruth Nevada Cooper Spring December 13, 1931 in Horton, Texas. She was proud of her Choctaw Native American heritage, with chosen name “White Dove”.
Margie and John Wesley Williams Sr. married August 8, 1949, in Houston, Texas. They then moved to Dallas in November of the same year, and were married for 53 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Spring, husband Wesley Williams, daughter Joan Weslea, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters.
Margie is survived by her sister Faye Ingram of Quinlan TX, five children: David Williams and wife Cherie of Eureka TX; Janey Brown and husband Rick of Farmers Branch TX; John Williams and wife Marie of Prosper TX; Diana Holland of Garland TX, and Mike Williams of The Colony TX. She is the grandmother of 15 children: Randy Williams, Brenda McKinley, John Wesley Williams III, Damon Holland, Glenda Mize, Sherry Sanchez, Sheila Keenan, Linda Guiette, Mike Williams, Laura Jane Hamilton, Jerry Williams, Wendy Lay, Candi Martin, Missy Hurtt, and Jason Brown. Margie is great-grandmother (GiGi) to 34 and great-great grandmother to 31.
Margie’s favorite destination was spending time in Galveston TX. She loved watching her children with their dad playing at the beach.
She always found time for family, friends, and school mates. She cherished those times above all others, and was very proud of her family. Throughout her lifetime, Margie demonstrated strength and patience, and allowed all to see her heart through her dedicated service to God, family, and friends.
Margie was a hard worker, often found working alongside her husband Wesley in the remodeling of over 42 houses. She loved wood crafting, sewing, cooking, baking, and catering weddings.
Some of her most beloved memories were following her dad around the farm, and serving in the kitchen alongside her “Sisters in Christ” at Maple Lawn Baptist Church. Her service of love continued throughout the years in the Caleb Class and Care Ministry at Marsh Lane Baptist Church.
Margie stayed connected to her high school graduating class of 1948, meeting for breakfast once a month and annual class reunions.
Margie served as a member of the Red Hat Society of Quinlan, TX which proudly participated in sewing quilts for our wounded military veterans. She was also an active member of Eastern Star from 1955 to 2020.
During the 70’s and 80’s she managed the Holiday Inn in Carrollton, TX. One of Margie’s highest achievements was “going from a country girl to Innkeeper for one of the world’s greatest hotel chains”.
Margie‘s legacy will live on through her mentorship and the numerous talents and skills she shared with so many as well as her heart for hospitality. All who had the opportunity to know, love, and be loved by her will miss her tremendously, but she will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Missions program at Marsh Lane Baptist Church.
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