Joanne Louise Williams, 61, of Clements was born on April 28, 1952 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and was called to Eternal rest on December 24, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Ernest & Helen Williams. She has a brother, Peter Williams.

Joanne was educated in the Pennsylvania Public School system where she walked to school each day. She attended Job Corps before coming to St. Mary's County which she made her permanent home. Joanne worked at Ryken High School, Duke's Restaurant, and for many years at St. Mary's County Fair operating rides for the kids.

Joanne enjoyed crocheting, knitting and her flower garden. She also enjoyed looking at cartoons, and western TV shows. But most of all she loved playing scratch offs and her three cats, Snickers, Tiger and Tigger.

Joanne leaves to cherish her memory Peter I. Marshall Sr., her companion of 34 years. Her children Debra L. Williams (Reggie), Peter I. Marshall Jr. (Stacey), four grandchildren Cynthia, Shyanne, Alexis and Zachary, and her best friends Tracey Owens and Dennis Quade. Joanne also leaves to mourn her Uncle and Aunt Walter and Helen Williams of Ohio and a host of family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.