Macel Hammett Williams

Macel Hammett Williams, 94, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2016. She was the first child born to Thomas Reed Hammett and Lula Needham Hammett on September 8, 1921 in Formosa, Arkansas. She attended school in Formosa, and went on later in life to earn a degree in education from Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. Macel was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and remained an active participant for most of her life. Macel enjoyed a rewarding teaching career that spanned 31 years and three school districts but did not require her to hold a degree when she started. September 25, 1943 Macel married her high school sweetheart, Olen Williams. Although Formosa was always home, Olen's service in the Navy took them to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for a short period of time and later his job with the Army Corp of Engineers required a move to Heber Springs, Arkansas where they stayed for nineteen years. In 1980 they returned to Formosa, built their retirement home and began to enjoy their golden years. Macel enrolled in painting classes, joined the Clinton Art Guild, and was involved in the Van Buren County Historical Society where she assisted with documenting the history of Formosa and Van Buren County. In addition to being a full time wife, mother and teacher Macel enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting, crocheting and spending time with her family. Macel was a member of the Church of Christ and truly enjoyed attending services, teaching vacation bible school, and studying her Bible to live a truly Christian life. She is survived by two sons; Ronald Williams and Stanley Williams; one granddaughter, Amanda Williams; two sisters, DeLane Story and Jo Ann Hancock (Buddy); one sister-in-law, Peggy Hammett and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Olen Williams, her brother Reed (Junior) Hammett, and a sister Willadean Hammett. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Formosa Community Center 789 Happy Rd, Clinton, Ark. 72031. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 6th from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 7th at 10 a.m. with Micah Williams officiating at the Formosa Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Union Hill Cemetery. Hal Hammett, David Story, Frank Gibson, Ted Ashbridge, John McClure and Darrell Olinger will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Wesley Hammett and Buddy Hancock. Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.