Mary Margaret Williams-Lacey

IN MEMORY OF: Mary Margaret Williams-Lacey Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – CAPE GIRARDEAU 829 North West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Mary Margaret Williams-Lacey, 71, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mary Margaret was born on December 15, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Lloyd Williams Sr. and Annie Mae Temple-Williams. She spent most of her life in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by faith, family, and love. A proud 1972 graduate of Notre Dame High School, Mary Margaret was a long-time member of St. Mary Cathedral Church. Her deep faith guided her life, and she prayed fervently for her family, often joking that “God knows they needed it” and declaring this as the reason she would one day be crowned a saint. In 1988, Mary Margaret married Raymond Lacey, the father of her son, Winston, and daughter Jeanelle. Though they later divorced, they maintained a loving friendship and an unbreakable bond. She often expressed gratitude for his unwavering presence, saying, “He was always there for me and our kids.” She will be remembered for her vibrant personality, fiery spirit, quick wit, and joyful heart. Mary Margaret was feisty, opinionated, blunt, and deeply loving. Known throughout the community, she brought joy and laughter wherever she went. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time at one of her favorite places, the casino, after a dedicated career as a transcriptionist at Physicians Associates. Mary Margaret is survived by her two cherished children, Jeanelle Williams and Winston Lacey, and her beloved grandchildren, whom she adored, Winston, Margot Lacey, and special grandchild Chloe Newbern, who held an extraordinary place in her heart. She is also survived by her siblings and their families: Lloyd Williams Jr. (Gloria) and his children, Layce, and Lauren Williams. Gladys Young and her children, Tamera Young, Leslie Galen Young (deceased), and Lloyd Elliot Young. Paul Williams (Grisele) and his children, Samayyah, David, Wendy, Alex Williams, and Victor (Chrystal) Gauthier. Joseph Williams (Linnea) and their children, Elias, and Aidan Williams. Craig Williams, son of her late sister Elsie Williams; Laura Jean (David) Cato also (deceased); and a growing host of cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends and loved ones too numerous to mention but you know who you are. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Parrish Prayers and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A Celebration of Life Mass will take place on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral Church in Cape Girardeau. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Join us in celebrating the life of a loyal and faithful servant of God. Mary Margaret’s legacy of love, faith, and joy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Margaret Williams-Lacey

December 15, 1953 - December 17, 2024