Rayetta Charlotte McWilliams
October 19, 1930 ~ October 24, 2014
Services:
A Memorial Service will be held November 8, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Christ Episcopal Church in Chaptico.
Rayetta Charlotte McWilliams, 84, of Leonardtown died October 24, 2014 at Taylor Farm Assisted Living in Bushwood.
Born October 19, 1930, in Franklin County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merle Leroy Stevens and Rachel Catherine Coyle. Rayetta married Frederick J. McWilliams in 1950 and came to live in St. Mary’s County. While raising her own eight children, she also gardened, and did sewing and alterations for many people in the community. After her own children were grown, she continued as a child care provider and caregiver for many years. Rayetta was an avid gardener, growing a vegetable garden every year, and she was passionate about her many plants and flowers. She was an amazing cook, and a true artist in creating beautiful needlework; it was rare indeed that you could find her without knitting, crochet, embroidery or quilting project in her hands, and she always had numerous projects going at once. She was generous about sharing her skills and teaching others, and many of her children and grandchildren carry on her love of needlework, cooking and gardening.
Rayetta had a strong sense of civic responsibility and served on the LVFD Ladies Auxiliary, and for many years served as a member of the St. Mary’s County Fair Board, as well as being devoted to her church community.
She is survived by her daughters, Katharine M. Mitchell (Randy); Patricia E. McWilliams; Monica M. Ginese (Gary); Evelyn D. Leland (Dennis); R. Charlotte Callahan (Dan); R. Suzanne Griffiths (Bill); her sons, Frederick “Rick” J. McWilliams, Jr., (Florence) and Michael S. McWilliams; she had 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick J. McWilliams and her grandson, Robert Perry, Jr.
A Memorial Service will be held November 8, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Christ Episcopal Church in Chaptico. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad or Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico.
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“So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a kind and gentle lady and will be missed by her many friends. We will keep her and all of you in our prayers.”
“I am sorry to her about your Mom. What a nice lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with your family”
“kathy,patty,monica,evelyn,charlotte,suzanne,mike,ricky; sad to hear about your mom. thoughts and prayers are sent your way during this difficult time. sincerely…”
“Evelyn and Dennis, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. McWilliams. From all that you have told us, she must have been an amazing person. We know you will miss her. May the memories that you have of her comfort you through the years. We will keep you in our prayers.”
“To The McWilliams Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your Mom was very special to us. She, very often, shared her faith, talents & kindness. (Especially those wonderful Christmas cookies and her flowers.) It was our pleasure, to not only know her, but to get to know most of you. Thanks for sharing such a great Mom. It’s people, like your family, that have made this world a good place. Thus, she & we, learned to take comfort in knowing that her passing is not bad, as she is at peace in a better place.”
“Monica, My prayers are for you and yours at this sad time. Your Mom was a sweetheart and I’ll miss her at our family dinners. Faith, you loved your grandmother so much and I know this is a hard time for you. God bless you all and make you strong during this tough time.”
“MIKE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM’S PASSING,SHE WAS SUCH A KIND AND SWEET LADY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.”
“Monica, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you be comforted by God’s love for all of you. “
“EVELYN AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE.”
“Evelyn, Dennis and Family, Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know you will miss her. Love and prayers. “
“Charlotte and family, I am sorry to hear of your moms passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Dear Suzanne, Bill and Amy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Suzanne, thank you for all the stories you have shared about your mommy and all the lovely items she has created. She truly blessed you both with her legacy in teaching you how to create such lovely work. I have some of the wash clothes she has knitted in my home and I will cherish them in her memory. Remember that she is always in your heart and has made you to be the lovely person and friend that you are today. I love you and will pray for you and your entire family. Thank you for being such an awesome friend.”
“”My thoughts and prayers are with your family””
“Your Mom was such an important part of my life that words can not express. I am so sorry for your loss, but know that she touched so many in such a positive way. She was my moral compass.”
“Evelyn and Dennis-my sincere condolences. Knowing how close you were to your mom, I know this is a difficult time. But I also know you are a family of faith–knowing full well where she is. Praying that will sustain you in the difficult days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Patty and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your mom was a wonderful lady! I remember working with her and my husband, Jimmy at the county fair for several years.She will always be in your hearts.”
“Evelyn and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you smiles and joy when you are feeling sorrow.”
“Evelyn and Dennis, I was deeply saddened by your Mom’s passing. Your Mom was an amazing and caring person and I know this is a very difficult time but she is now at peace. Thinking of you always.”
“Evelyn, Dennis,and the rest of your family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We know how close you were to your mother. We hope happy memories help you through this difficult time.”
“I only wish I had been closer to my sister an her family. To my joy I had been talking to my sister the past few months.”
“Aunt Pat – I am a little late but I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I hope you and your family are doing well and have a wonderful holiday season filled with family memories.”