Mary Ann Williamson

Mary Ann Williamson, age 94, of Beckville, Texas, passed away on Monday morning, November 2, 2026, in Carthage, Texas. She was born on June 19, 1932, in Clarksville, Arkansas, to the late F.T. Garrett, Sr. and Avis May Self Garrett. Mary Ann graduated from Carthage High School and attended Panola College. She married Ralph Williamson in April of 1950, and they shared 52 years of marriage before his passing on June 12, 2002. She moved to Beckville in 1973 and was a longtime member of Pine Hill Methodist Church.

Mrs. Williamson had a special love for nature and the outdoors. She enjoyed tending to her plants and flowers and was known to find plants growing in the wild that she would bring home and transplant into her own yard. She was also an avid animal lover and especially enjoyed horseback riding and participating in trail rides with her riding group. Mary Ann was talented with her hands and enjoyed various crafts, particularly crocheting. Above all, she treasured her family and found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson. She especially loved having them around and cherished every opportunity to be together. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, David Keith Williamson; brother, Tommy Garrett; and son-in-law, Warren Allred.

She is survived by her daughters, Derrel Ann Williamson, Ginger Reed and husband Eddie, and Kathy Allred; grandchildren, Chasitiy Reed, Daniel Allred and wife Michelle, and Colt Allred; great-grandson, Braxdan Allred; and brother, Francis T. Garrett, Jr.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Martin Cemetery with Rev. Steve Jackson officiating, under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Colt Allred, Eddie Reed, Daniel Allred, and Braxdan Allred.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.