In Sympathy: Margaret Ann Williams

Posted: June 7 2024 at 01:20 PM

Rev. Margaret Ann Williams, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on June 5, 2024. During her ministry she served Marcy-Newberry Association, Inc.

Rev. Williams was 88 years old.

Visitation will take place on June 13, 3 to 7 p.m., at
Brookins Funeral Home
9315 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago

The funeral service will take place on June 14 at
St. Mark United Methodist Church
8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago

10 a.m.: Wake and Prepast
11 a.m.: Funeral

Clergy asked to wear white robes with red stoles.

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