Mary Beth Williamson

Mary Beth Williamson, 83, Paragould, died Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born January 8, 1928 in Mount Carmel, Illinois the daughter of the late Edwin and Zestra Gilkison Fesler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John W. Williamson and brother, Gene Fesler. She was a homemaker, volunteer for the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary, Scout Den Mother, and enjoyed fishing, reading, traveling and playing bridge. She enjoyed spending time at her lakehouse. Beth was a member of First United Methodist Church in Paragould. In the last few years of her life, Beth lived at St. Bernard's Village in Jonesboro where she enjoyed many old and new friends. Survivors include her son: Cheddy Williamson of Paragould; daughter: Jo Beth and Tommy Bailey of The Woodlands, Texas; brother: Edwin Fesler of Cabot,; grandchildren: Jana Brandt of Jonesboro and Jenny Moudy of Cabot; step grandsons, T. Bailey and Grant Bailey and eight great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM Wednesday with service following at Heath Colonial Chapel at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 with Reverend Tommy Toombs officiating . There will be a private family graveside service. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 404 West Main Street, Paragould, AR 72450. To sign online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneralhome.com.