SOUTHPORT — Mary Frances “Miffi” Williams, 75, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, after her battle with cancer. Mary was born July 9, 1944, in Bluefield, West Virginia. She had been a longtime local fixture in the Southport/Oak Island area for over 40 years and embraced the boating lifestyle.
Miffi is survived by her husband of over 30 years, Charlie Williams; two children, Heather (Geoff) Dye and David B. (Candice Pinocci) Johnson; grandson, Tyler Sherfinski; sister, Salli John; as well as two stepchildren, Randy Williams and Leigh Ann Middleton.
Miffi was a retired registered nurse and spent many of her post-retirement years sailing up an down the East Coast aboard the “Why Don’t We?” as first mate to her captain and partner, Charlie. Miffi was an avid Jimmy Buffet fan who enjoyed traveling to New Orleans and was a lover of animals. She was a fierce, loyal, one-of-a-kind friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all of her friends and family.
A celebration of Miffi’s life will be announced in the upcoming months.
Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.
