Mary A. (Williams) Easley

Mary Alice Easley, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on December 18, 1939, in Des Arc, Arkansas, to the late Porter and Mamie Williams. Mary began her spiritual journey early in life as a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Des Arc, AR. Her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life, later continuing her dedication to Christ at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Norcross, GA, where she served faithfully as a member of the Mother’s Board. A gifted student, Mary was an all-star basketball player at Bisco High School and earned academic and athletic college scholarships. However, she opted to forgo college and instead moved to Saginaw, MI. where she continued to build a life of purpose, service, and faith as an active member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. In 1959, she married Roosevelt Hood and to that union, four children were born, Janice Marchelle Hood of Snellville, GA, Roosevelt WESLEY Hood, Jr. of Acworth, GA, Marion Evereth (Christopher) Houston of Grayson, GA, and Kawana Renee Hood of Lawrenceville, GA. Mary’s love and devotion on to her children was unwavering. Raising four young children under the age of 3 was no easy task, but she did so with strength, grace, and boundless love. She worked tirelessly for General Motors to provide for her family, ensuring her children never lacked anything. Her work ethic and selflessness were a testament to her character and the deep love she had for her family. In 1989, she married Theodore Easley, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Porter and Mamie Williams, her sisters, Clara McKissic and Geraldine (Grover) Hunt; and her brothers, Murl (Lois) and Rudolph (Catherine) Williams. She leaves behind a legacy of faith and strength that will live on in the hearts of her grandson, Tyler Alexander Houston of King of Prussia, PA, granddaughter, Kennedy Olivia Houston of Brookhaven, GA, brother Royce Williams of Des Arc, AR and sister Carolyn Demery of Saginaw, MI, special nieces and nephew, Irma Knight, Toledo, OH, Linda Hunt, Indianapolis, IN and Kiley Demery, Saginaw MI, her extended family, countless friends and all who were blessed to know her. She will be remembered for her strength, her kindness and her deep devo on to God and family.    A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00AM at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church - 182 Hunter St NW, Norcross, GA 30071.

Service entrusted to Boston's Funeral & Cremation Service. 404.228.1067

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