Rosemarie Williams

Rosemarie Williams, 50, of Central Lake, died Wed. Dec. 1, 2010 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born Sept. 18, 1960, in Lapeer, MI, the daughter of Stephen and Lois "Barb" (Grue) Compton. Rosemarie was a proud breast cancer survivor who was active with the Susan B. Komen foundation. She enjoyed spending time with her children and her honorary grandchildren and was known as "mom" to many. Rose was a helper, always giving of her time to those in need. On Mar. 28, 2001, in Las Vegas, NV, she married Bryan Williams who survives. Also surviving are her son Vernon J. and daughter Jenee L. both of Central Lake, her stepson Casey D. Williams of Brunswick, GA, brothers Michael S. Compton of Bellaire, and John C. Compton of Washington D.C., sister Shelly A. McDonald of Central Lake, nephews Mike (Emily) Compton Jr., NicK McDonald, Bryce Compton, and niece Layne Compton. Rose was preceded in death by her father, Stephen C. Compton. Funeral services will be held Wed. Dec. 8, at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. The family will receive friends Tues. Dec. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Southern Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Family Services, PO BOX 206, Ellsworth, MI 49729, or the BCUMC Food Pantry, PO BOX 235, Bellaire, MI 49615. Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.