Mary Catherine Willard Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Catherine Willard of Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 90, on February 16, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Catherine Willard to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband George N. Willard; and her sister Mary Jolita Hughes. She is survived by: her children, Michael Willard, Patrick (Diane), Ned Willard (Maria), Ann MacDonald (Danny), Jean Asinger (John), Mary Jo Schmalz (Jim) and Karen Kidner (Kenny); and her sister Therese Hurley (Pat). She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A rosary will be held on Friday, April 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM and at 7:00 PM at the Bridges Funeral Home (5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924). Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (414 W Vine Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sister Jolita fund at St. Joseph Catholic School, or the George and Mary Catherine Willard fund at Knoxville Catholic High School.
