Mary Jo Williams (Towne)

Published 3:20 pm Thursday, February 6, 2025

BOWLING GREEN – Mary Jo Williams, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Mary Jo was born to the late Russell W. and Mary Loretta (Veteto) Towne on April 26, 1940 in East St. Louis, Illinois. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Harold Gene Williams, and her sister Dianne Steiner McKnight.

Mary Jo was a member of New Life Church. Survivors include her two children; Brian Williams and wife Mildred of Bowling Green, and Monica Rector and husband Kevin, of Franklin, KY. Four granddaughters; Ashton Henderson and husband Jordan, Alyson Williams, Chloe Williams, and Darby Williams.

As well as great granddaughter Everly Jo Henderson, and Renlee Kate Henderson, arriving in April. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 and from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday, all at the J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel.

The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Bowling Green Gardens.