Funeral services for Dorothy Rose Payne Williams, 91, of Marshall, will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2012 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Colonial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Downs Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams passed away March 29, 2012. Dorothy Rose Payne Williams was born, August 15, 1920, to Joseph Alfred and Mary Mellie Tipton Payne. Dorothy Rose and Louis A. "Tinker" Williams marred in June, 1940. Their daughter, Mellie Jo, was born in March, 1940. All preceded her in death. She attended Marshall Public Schools and was involved in various activities, graduating in 1937 with honors. Dorothy Rose then attended Tyler Community College in 1937 and spring of 1938. She was employed as a secretary for several businesses. She enrolled in College of Marshall in the fall of 1962. After graduation, she was employed as a Math teacher for seventh and eighth grade students at Marshall Junior High School. Mrs. Williams retired from teaching in 1985. She was a member of First United Methodist Church having started there at the age of two. During the years she served on various committees, President of the Woman's Society, Office Secretary and on the Official Board. She was a volunteer at the Michelson Museum, a member of the Hospital Auxiliary (The Pink Ladies), a life member of Retired Teachers, a past President and Life Member of Delta Kappa Gamma and a charter member and past President of Republican Women of Harrison County. Her hobbies included bridge, needlework, golf, fishing and travel. Mrs. Williams is survived by a special cousin, Kay Tipton Mayo, of Marshall, and a number of Tipton, Payne and Williams' relatives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.