Lois Inez Williams, 96, of Columbus, MS passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM at Woodland Baptist Church, Columbus, MS. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM at Woodland Baptist Church with Bro. Shelby Hazzard officiating. Interment will be in Leake Memorial Gardens, Carthage, MS at 3:00 PM with Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS directing.

Mrs. Williams was born on March 11, 1925, in Neshoba County, MS to the late Carmon Peden Mason and Barnie Clayton Mason. She was a member of Woodland Baptist Church, where she enjoyed teaching Bible studies, Sunday School and loved serving alongside her husband in the ministry. Mrs. Williams established and ran a Women's formal wear rental business for 9 years, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Williams is preceded in death by her husband, James Williams; and 2 sisters, Marion Isbell, and Virginia Rivers.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughter, Elaine (David) Harrington of Columbus, MS; grandchildren, Michelle (Jerry) Harris of Columbus, MS, and Renee (Wes) Alderman; great-grandchildren, Seth Harris, Ethan Howell, Eli Howell, and Easton Howell; sister, Chloe Neil Luke; and2 brothers, Jack Mason, and Charles Mason.

Pallbearers will be Ethan Howell, Eli Howell, Easton Howell, and Seth Harris.

Memorials may be made to Gideon's International P.O. Box 2174 Columbus, MS 39704.