Mary Jane Williams

Our sweet mother, Mary Jane (Stumpf) Williams, affectionately known as “Jane,” earned her wings on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 81, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family as she began her new journey and we are all grateful that she is no longer suffering. We know she is rejoicing with her loved ones in Heaven whom she has missed for so many years. Mom was born on May 16, 1942 in Newton, Massachusetts to her parents, Bill and Viola Stumpf. She was a longtime resident of Tewksbury, MA and Billerica, MA before moving to Port Orange, FL in 1994.

She was predeceased by brother Richard (Dickie) Stumpf and sister Elizabeth (Betty) Martin; husbands, Roger Ulrickson and Warren Williams. She leaves behind sister Constance (Connie) Hennessey of Port Orange, FL. She and Connie saw each other daily and ended every day by watching “Family Feud” together.

Mom married Roger Ulrickson, just out of high school in 1961. Her greatest love was her family. Her children, daughter Chris Blaikie of Port Orange, FL and son Scott Ulrickson of Franklin, MA were her whole world and she loved them with everything she had. After becoming a widow in 1993, she moved to Florida and met Warren Williams at a local singles dance. They married in 2003. She loved to dance and sing Karaoke. She jumped at every opportunity to sing her favorite song, “These Boots are Made for Walking” by Nancy Sinatra. She retired at the age of 62 and enjoyed traveling, golfing with the Swing Divas, and bingo at the Port Orange Elks.

Throughout her life, she never came across a stranger—everyone was a friend to her and everyone that was blessed to know her loved her because she was so genuine and loving. Along with her children, she leaves behind her sweet daughter-in law Pam Ulrickson of Franklin, MA, granddaughters Danielle (Saum) Eslami of Texas and Kimberly (Drew) Servalish of Michigan, grandsons Jason and Christopher Ulrickson, great grandchildren Senna, Joao, and Lucien Eslami and Mason Servalish; several nieces and nephews, and many, many friends, especially her best friend of almost 70 years, Pat Lobsien. While our hearts ache deeply with loss, we find comfort in knowing she was finally able to let go.

She let go, of her pain, her struggles, her weakness.

She let go, of her worldly being, transforming into her forever.

She let go, knowing she was loved deeply.

She let go, confident in what she was leaving behind. Confident in the love she gave and the pieces of her that remained in her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren.

She let go, knowing her legacy remained a mighty one.

She let go, knowing it led to eternity.

She let go, confident in faith and in hope.

She let go, not giving up, not giving in, but embracing the finality of this part of her journey.

She let go, not easily, but with the expectation to see us again, in all of our glory, and in all of hers.

She let go, even though she wanted to stay, even though it hurt, even though we weren’t ready. She knew fighting it wouldn’t produce the requests of our hearts. She knew our prayers could no longer be answered in the way we longed for.

She let go, so we wouldn’t have to.

A celebration of life service will be held at the Port Orange Hospice Center. Once final arrangements have been made and a date is set, all who knew and loved her are invited to intend.