Ms. G. Margaretta "Maggie" Williams, 92, of Greencastle, Pa., died early Monday afternoon, Nov. 26, 2012, at Menno Haven of Chambersburg, Pa.
Born Dec. 8, 1919, in Greencastle, she was a daughter of the late Melanchton Santee "Pal" and Lucy Pauline Humelsine Williams.
She graduated from Greencastle High School in 1937; and Indiana State Teachers College (now IUP) in 1941, with a bachelor of science degree in business education. Then while teaching, she attended Temple University, graduating in 1952 with a master's of education degree.
Ms. Williams was a teacher of business education at Greencastle High School from 1941 to 1966; and counselor at Greencastle-Antrim High School from 1966 until retirement in 1976.
She was active with her church, First United Methodist Church, Greencastle. She joined the church in 1930, and has served as financial secretary and church treasurer, and with the board of trustees and the building committee. She attended the fellowship Sunday school class, and participated with the United Methodist Women's group.
Additionally, Ms. Williams was a life member of the National, Pennsylvania State and Franklin County Teachers Associations; and life member of Indiana University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association, and Allison-Antrim Museum, Greencastle. She also was a member of Greencastle-Antrim Loyal Daughters; was a member and past president of Greencastle-Antrim Senior Women's Club; tutored for the Franklin County Literacy Council; and was treasurer and a volunteer with Quincy Home Auxiliary.
She is survived by sisters, Pauline E. Rinehart, and Dorothy M. Whitmore and husband, Bernard C., all of Chambersburg, and Janet L. Williams of Greencastle; nieces and nephew, Thelma Sanborn, Dolores VanOrman, Rita Sue Beck, Betty Jackson and Robert Whitmore; as well as several great-and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Orville M. Williams and Isabel W. Hartman.
The family will receive friends at Harold M. Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home, 45 S. Carlisle St., Greencastle, on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at the funeral home Friday at 2 p.m., with her pastor, the Rev. Stacy A. Crawford officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Greencastle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Williams' name to her church, First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 303; Old Home Week Association, P.O. Box 536; and Jerome King Playground Association, P.O. Box 2; all of Greencastle, PA 17225.
Condolences may be offered online at www.zimmermanfh.com.
Born Dec. 8, 1919, in Greencastle, she was a daughter of the late Melanchton Santee "Pal" and Lucy Pauline Humelsine Williams.
Ms. Williams was a teacher of business education at Greencastle High School from 1941 to 1966; and counselor at Greencastle-Antrim High School from 1966 until retirement in 1976.
She was active with her church, First United Methodist Church, Greencastle. She joined the church in 1930, and has served as financial secretary and church treasurer, and with the board of trustees and the building committee. She attended the fellowship Sunday school class, and participated with the United Methodist Women's group.
Additionally, Ms. Williams was a life member of the National, Pennsylvania State and Franklin County Teachers Associations; and life member of Indiana University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association, and Allison-Antrim Museum, Greencastle. She also was a member of Greencastle-Antrim Loyal Daughters; was a member and past president of Greencastle-Antrim Senior Women's Club; tutored for the Franklin County Literacy Council; and was treasurer and a volunteer with Quincy Home Auxiliary.
She is survived by sisters, Pauline E. Rinehart, and Dorothy M. Whitmore and husband, Bernard C., all of Chambersburg, and Janet L. Williams of Greencastle; nieces and nephew, Thelma Sanborn, Dolores VanOrman, Rita Sue Beck, Betty Jackson and Robert Whitmore; as well as several great-and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Orville M. Williams and Isabel W. Hartman.
The family will receive friends at Harold M. Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home, 45 S. Carlisle St., Greencastle, on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at the funeral home Friday at 2 p.m., with her pastor, the Rev. Stacy A. Crawford officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Greencastle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Williams' name to her church, First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 303; Old Home Week Association, P.O. Box 536; and Jerome King Playground Association, P.O. Box 2; all of Greencastle, PA 17225.
Condolences may be offered online at www.zimmermanfh.com.
