Mary Jennings Michl, born in Norfolk, VA January 27, 1932, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, June 25, 2018 in Martinsville where she resided with her daughter Brenda and Son-in-law Michael Craig for the past 10 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents; Thomas Francis Jennings and Sallie Vann Gerald, husband, Walter William Michl; brother; Thomas Fredrick Jennings, her Uncle; James E. Vann, and her beloved son, Robert Louis Williams, Jr..

She is survived by her children, Son, Thomas Everett Williams and wife Verna of Norfolk, two daughters, Brenda Williams Criag and husband Michael of Martinsville and Carolyn Elise Williams of Virginia Beach, grandson, John Adam Williams of South Boston, VA, and granddaughter, Taylor Leigh Malone of Virginia Beach, and great granddaughter, Shelly Nicole Culotta of Norfolk. The family extends special thanks to her dear friends, caregivers, Mountain Valley Hospice, and Dr. Isernia.

Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. For 35 years.  She had such a zest for life, she loved everyone and everyone loved her, she was affectionately known as Mama Mary.  Her past hobbies included bowling, gardening, knitting sewing and getting up a good game of poker.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service in Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home on Wednesday June 27, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the chapel.  Interment will be private.  Online condolences may be made at www.roselawnchapelfuneralhome.com .