RALEIGH, N.C. — Mary Catherine Williams, 90, passed away peacefully after a short illness Oct. 24, 2011.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2809 Poole Rd., Raleigh, N.C. Interment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the Mass.

A native of Vicksburg, Mary Catherine was born June 14, 1921, the daughter of Roger and Martha Chatham. She married Edward Williams of Jackson in 1942 and during her marriage as a military spouse had seven children and lived in many parts of the country as well as Japan.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years; and her son, John.

Mary Catherine is survived by her son, Edward and wife Jean; daughters, Theresa Tate and Martha Lanham, all of Raleigh, Patricia Egger and husband Mike of Newark, Ohio; sons, Steve and wife Cindy of North Canton, Ohio, and Larry of Raleigh; sister, Margaret Rula of Meridian. She will also be missed by her 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh. Condolences may be made here.