Mary Lou Williams, 89, of Battle Ground, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born October 22, 1928, in Indianapolis to the late Ivan and Merle Isenhower Pauley.  On December 30, 1950, she married Elmer Williams and he preceded her in death on August 7, 1983.  Mary Lou worked at Lafayette National Bank which later became Indiana National Bank and retired as a Vice President.  She was a member of the Evergreen Wesleyan Church, Battle Ground United Methodist Church, Women of the Moose Lodge Aux 796, American Legion Aux 75 in Delphi, Eagles Aux,  and VFW Aux 1154.

Mary Lou enjoyed traveling, trips to Las Vegas, shopping, sharing life experiences and stories with family and friends, and never forgetting to end a conversation without saying, “I love you.”

Surviving are her grandchildren Tracy (Bill Lanning) Williams of Little River, SC, Robert (Shannon) Williams of Battle Ground, Great-grandchildren Clarissa and Porter Williams.  Mary Lou was preceded in death by her son Robert Williams.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday November 10th at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd.  Service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday November 11th at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Rev. Joseph Park Jr. officiating.  Interment will be at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. 

Sympathy may best be expressed by planting a seed or tree in Mary Lou's memory or contributing to the American Cancer Society.