Rose Marie Williams

Rose Marie Williams, age 79, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at home in Biloxi surrounded by her loved ones. Rose Marie was born July 11, 1936, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Leo Taranto and Eula Broussard Taranto. Rose Marie attended Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Biloxi. On February 19, 1955, Rose Marie married Jim Williams, and they began to build their family together. Although they called many places home, her love for the Mississippi Gulf Coast led them back to their true home in the late eighties. Rose Marie was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Biloxi, Mississippi. Family was the most important thing to Rose Marie. She treasured every minute that she spent with each member of her family, and she never failed to let each of them know that they were her favorite. Rose Marie was passionate about cooking and enjoyed spoiling those she loved. She received much happiness from her monthly “Cousin’s Club” meetings, especially when it was her month to choose. “Ma" as she was commonly called at home, loved her family and the many friends that became her family... and they loved her!! Her beautiful smile will be missed! Rose Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Taranto and Eula Broussard Taranto; and her grandson, Joseph Williams. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, James “Jim” R. Williams Jr. of Biloxi, Mississippi. She was a dedicated and loving mother of seven sons: James “Jimmy” R. Williams III (Christine) of St. Martin, Mississippi, Mark Williams of Biloxi, Mississippi, Gregory Williams (Donna) of Vero Beach, Florida, Stephen Williams (Debbie) of Wiggins, Mississippi, Randy Williams (Teresa) of Biloxi, Mississippi, Kevin Williams of Biloxi, Mississippi and Michael Williams (Amy) of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rose Marie leaves behind fifteen grandchildren: Patty (Dave) Usry, Victoria (Billy) Trotter, Amanda O’Hara, Jason Williams, Jacob Williams, Megan (Kelly) Burney, Nichole (Johnathan) Buhring, Michael Williams, Amber (Jason) Plummer, Jeremy Williams (Helen), Ashley Williams, Olivia (Hayden) Hoffman, Gabrielle Williams, Sean Williams, and Christopher Williams: and eleven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Salvadore “Penue” Taranto of Biloxi, Mississippi; her aunt, Adelaide Chinn of Biloxi, Mississippi; and many cousins, nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul, or another charity that is close to your heart. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Biloxi. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com A wonderful new Angel awaits us in Heaven!