"I am the daughter of Dot & Gene Goodrid. I have such fond memories of Margie. As a child, when I went into Williams Drug Store, she always treated me so kind. She was patient and a woman of God. For me, she will always be one of those folks we envision cheering us on as we walk the path of our life here on earth."
In loving memory of
Margaret N. Williams
February 19, 1919 - September 12, 2009
Margaret (Margie) N. Williams, 90, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Washington, died on Saturday September 12th at Christ Hospital after a brief illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Hay as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church, 3172 South Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248 Friends may call from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday at the Ed Lee Mortuary in Washington, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Washington Catholic Education Endowment P.O. Box 916 - Washington, Indiana 47501 or to Our Lady of the Visitation, St. Vincent DePaul at 3172 South Road - Cincinnati Ohio 45248. She was born on February 19, 1919 in Washington to Arthur and Mary Ann (Donahue) Newland.She graduated in 1936 from Washington Catholic High School and later graduated from St. Mary -of -the -Woods-College. Margaret left Washington in January of 2008 to live near her son in Cincinnati. She was a member of Our Lady of the Visitation Parish in Cincinnati, Ohio, Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Washington, Tri Kappa, and was a charter member of the Legion of Mary. She and her late husband, John was very active in the former St. Simons parish and the Washington Catholic Schools. She resided at the Western Hills Retirement Village. The director of the Village marveled at how well Margie adjusted to her new living situation. She became loved by all. She is survived by one son, J. Christopher (Diane) Williams of Cincinnati, Grandson's Christopher (Amy) Williams, Ryan (Camille) Williams of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jeffrey (Niki) Williams of Portland, OR and Captain Colin Williams, USAF of Colorado Springs, CO. Great-grandchildren, Madeline, Cole, Owen, Gavin, and Stella Williams. Also surviving is her twin brother Jim Newland of Indianapolis and her sister Agnes Bailey of Green Bay, WI and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John and her son, Michael, sisters, Dorothy Goodrich and Sr. Helen Rose Newland and her brothers, Bob, John and Paul Newland. Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com
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"Mr. and Mrs. Williams (I always called them Mr. and Mrs.) were my very first bosses at the Williams Drug Store on Main St. in Washington. I was 15 years old and although Mr Williams taught me so much about my job and work ethics and how to treat human beings, Mrs. Williams taught me what the word "lady" means and she was indeed a "true lady" and will be the prettiest angel in Heaven. I was and still do feel so honored to have been part of the Williams Drug Store family. Thank you Mrs. Williams and Mr. Williams too. I also would like to say Mike and I were dear friends and I miss him and know they all must be having a wonderful reunion. They all are missed. Sincerely, Lisa (Clark) Lewis. Washington, Indiana"
"I remember Aunt Margie from the days when I was a child and we would visit my Mom's relatives in Indiana. She was warm, kind and caring. I will always be very fond of those times. Dave Bondi (Goodrich, Newland)"
"How can we put to print about such a wonderful and caring person, and one that helped to mold our lives? John and Margie along with Chris and Mike were close, if not the greatest people that we have met in our lives. They were the people that never criticize, nor had a bad word to say about anyone. We want to be half the people that these people were and are. They are the people that we want to model our lives after. They cared for everyone and never cracked a frown. What an inspiration this family is, for showing us the basic reason we are on this Earth, and that is to gain heaven through their example and faith. They are certainly with God this day! We consider it an honor to have been family friends and will think of them often. Chris and Diane we are deeply sorrowed for your loss. We think of you all often. We are so sorry that we can not make the visitation, due to the mileage from South Carolina, but our prayers and thoughts will be with and for you all. Larry & Jean Eschbach 208 Steepleton Way Seneca, SC 29672 ljeschbach@yahoo.com"
"Chris,Diane and family, We would like to extend our sympathy on the passing of your lovely mother. Margie was an elegant lady who loved her family very much. It was an honor and pleasure to know her and Johnny and their family. Dot and Gene Goodrid and family Washington, Indiana"