Winterport, Maine - Mary Jane Williams, 88, has passed away on October 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Ernest and Mary Orme.

Mary Jane was raised in the greater Philadelphia area and began her working career as a nurse and then became a Pastor's wife, serving in churches and Christian education for nearly 65 years. She is survived by her loving husband, the Rev. Dr. Foster Williams. They celebrated 68 years of marriage in June 2025. They served in ministry together in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Maine, and a short-term mission to Nicaragua. Mary Jane had a love for Christian performing arts; including, The Living Last Supper, The Music Machine and The Chrismon Tree Ceremony, which she led and directed throughout her Christian ministries career. Mary Jane also formed and directed the traveling musical group, Revelations.

Surviving in addition to her husband, the Rev. Dr. Foster Williams, are her daughters, Lisa Kempton and husband, Jeff, of Gorham, Karen Bussiere and husband, Dan, of Hollis; grandchildren, Victoria and Chris St. Louis, Gabrielle and Steve Scholtens, Noah and Elizabeth Bussiere, Ben and Ravin Bussiere; great-grandsons, Henry and Owen Bussiere, the sons of Noah and Elizabeth; brother, Rick and wife, Yvonne Orme, of Prospect Park, Pennsylvania; and many nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania. In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was predeceased by her older brother, Bud Orme.

There will be a celebration of life gathering at Kenduskeag Union Church, 826 Kenduskeag Levant Rd., Kenduskeag, ME 04450, on Saturday, December 6, at 1 p.m. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.