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Maryellyn Godfrey (Williams) - Class Of 1958
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Maryellyn Williams
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 Williams, Maryellyn
71, of Prescott, Arizona passed away on May 22, 2011. Maryellyn Dorothy (Godfrey) Williams passed away on May 22, 2011, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center. Maryellyn was born to Leonard & Dorothy Godfrey in Nampa, ID on May 1st, 1940. She lived in Tucson and Mesa, AZ with her older brother Vernon, and sister Barbara, before moving to Boulder City where she graduated from High School. Active in RLDS Church youth group, Maryellyn met and fell in love with Donald Dwayne Williams. They were married May 28th, 1960 at the RLDS Church on 10th St. and Moreland in Phoenix, AZ. Maryellyn was involved in many activities throughout her life, always in support of others. She worked with church youth, crisis intervention, the sick, the grieving and the imprisoned. She is survived by her husband Donald Dwayne Williams; children: Jamie Williams of Yarnell, AZ; Dana & Kelly Williams of Valparaiso, Indiana; David Williams of Tucson, AZ; Suzy (Williams) & Les Bradley of Gilbert, AZ; Jacque (Williams) & Don Gilbert of Chino Valley, AZ; Grandchildren: Kevin Williams of Cleveland, OH; Kyle & Felicia Williams of Goodyear, AZ; Gage & Taylor Bradley of Gilbert, AZ; Donte & Johnny Gilbert of Chino Valley, AZ; and Great Grandchild: Aila Jayne Williams of Goodyear, AZ. A memorial service will be held at the Community of Christ Church, 4224 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018 on Saturday May 28th at 1:00pm with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Outreach International @ http://www.outreach-international.org/get-involved/give/tri bute-gifts/
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Barbara Bates (Severson) (1958)
I had lunch with Maryellen in Prescott a few years ago and she brought her yearbook with her. She opened it to my graduation picture and pointed out that I was involved in so many extra-curricular activities and then she turned to her page and, again, pointed out that nothing was listed under her name. Then she explained that her mother was ill and I believe she said that she was confined to a wheel chair. It was up to Maryellen to go home as soon as school was out to do the cleaning, cooking, etc. There was no time for after school activities. Then she said something that I will always treasure. She said "But you were kind to me." What a treasure that is to me to be remembered in that way. Thank you, Maryellen. She also said that she had found her voice and shared with me the many good works that she and her husband had been involved in--what a treasured afternoon!