81It was at Delta State that she met her husband, Bobby Joe Williamson. She was a retired public elementary and high school teacher of 43 years, with her last class being taught at Hawthorne Elementary School in Vaiden. She loved gardening and completed the Master Gardener Program through Mississippi State University. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution – Fort Rosalie Chapter in Jackson and was of Catholic faith.
She is survived by her son, Houston Williamson of Winona; one granddaughter, Lauren Williamson of Fallbrook, California and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Williamson; and brother, Robert Jones.
Funeral services for Barbara Williamson will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m.; Service: 12:00 p.m.
Burial will follow at Poplar Springs Cemetery near Kilmichael.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Rosalie Mansion and Gardens, 100 Orleans St., Natchez, MS 39120.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona is in charge of arrangements.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.ofhwinona.com.
