Mable Ruth Williamson was born on November 29, 1939, to George and Kathleen Williamson in Kingsport, TN. She graduated from the Douglass High School in Riverview in 1957.
Sister Mable dedicated 10 years of her career as a teacher's aide with Kingsport Nursery and Head Start Program. She then matriculated to the role of Supervisor for the Homemaker's Program and subsequently joined the Facilities Staff with the City of Kingsport, where she remained for the next 30 years.
Sister Mable served faithfully as Mother of the church at Full Gospel Mission, always making herself available. She also served at Grace Temple Church Eternal Life Center as part of the Music Ministry, and anywhere else she could be of service. Her deep love for the Lord inspired her dedication to community service, and she was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need within her community.
Mable was known for her creativity and talent in fashion design, crafting unique clothing for herself and her children after mastering sewing at an early age. Making things look beautiful was her favorite pastime.
Mable was preceded in death by her parents, George and Kathleen Williamson; her son, Leland Williamson; and her niece, Michelle Dennis.
She is survived by her children, Pastor Alesia McElrath, Byron Williamson, and Bonita (Dwayne) Williamson-Green; grandchildren, Naarah Johnson, J'Tia Williamson, Eli Williamson, Jala Williamson, Whitney Kasongo, and Brittany Vaughn; sister, Jessie Dennis; and nephew, Barry (Cassandra) Dennis.
Because Sister Mable was so loved in her community, many people were instrumental in providing care toward the end of her life. Those individuals include, but are not limited to, Debbie McKinney, Michael Tarter, Brendel Woods, Tish Hayes, Vickie Stone,Janet Miller, Whitney Rangnow, Deborah Butts, Barbara Coleman, and Tyra Marcus.
Sister Mable's mantra was "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth" Psalm 34:1
The visitation for Mother Mable Williamson will be on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 10 AM to 10:30 AM, at the Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver Street, Kingsport, TN 37660.
The Celebration of Life will be from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM also on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Central Baptist Church.
Interment will be at the Holston View Cemetery, 226-292 Yuma Road, Weber City, VA 24290.
Care of the Williamson family is entrusted to the Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, 802-806 East Sevier Avenue, Kingsport, TN 37660.
