MABEL WILLIAMS

NEW MADRID -- Mabel G. Williams, 93, of New Madrid died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at Beverly Health and Rehab Center.

She was born Oct. 6, 1904, in Morrilton, Ark., daughter of Samuel and Callie Gordon. She and James Eardy Williams were married June 27, 1920. He died June 28, 1976.

Williams had lived here more than 50 years, coming from Arkansas. She was a member of the Church of God in Harlingen, Texas.

Survivors include two daughters, Alma Farrenburg and Wilma Higgerson of New Madrid; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, a sister, two brothers, two half brothers, and a grandson.

Friends may call at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Sikeston from 6-8 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, with the Rev. Harold Gass officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in New Madrid.