Mary Kathryn Willson

April 24, 1938 - July 20, 2021

Mary Kathryn Willson, 83, of Covington, passed away July 20, 2021, peacefully at home with her family. Mary was born on April 24, 1938 to Harry O. Parker and Annie Kathrine Lewis in Marianna, Arkansas. Mary had a strong spirit and the gift of making beautiful creations. She created beautiful ceramics, paintings, floral arrangements, and crafts. She used her talents to hand bead intricately designed ball gowns for her girls when they were both queen of the Krewe of Olympia. Mary’s creative gifts also enabled her to tell elaborate stories that would capture the attention of others and entertain for hours on end. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas, and two sons, James and John. She is survived by her children, Thomas Willson III, Brenda Willson Raymer (Kenneth), and Kay Willson Burns (Wade). She is survived by her grandchildren Ashley Raymer, McKenzie Bankston, Thomas Willson IV, Courtney Raymer, and Logan Bankston. The children of Mary would like to thank St. Tammany Hospice and offer special thanks to independent caregivers, Wendy, Jennifer, Judith, and Kathy for their compassion, friendship and skilled assistance and for making our mother’s final days comfortable and peaceful. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM, on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at EJ Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433, followed by a private family service. The Willson family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.