Jean “Mimi” Rymer MacWilliam, 89, of Vero Beach, passed away on Aug. 29, 2016, at her home.
She is survived by her daughters Sandra (George) Streetman and Cynthia (Jerome) Beasock both of Vero Beach; son Alex “Buzz” (Stephanie) MacWilliam, III of Vero Beach; grandchildren Shannon Padgett, Kevin (Bobbie) Streetman, Joseph (Bonnie) Beasock, Justin Beasock, Alexander MacWilliam, IV, and Chandler MacWilliam; great-grandchildren Megan and Mallory Padgett brother, Robert Rymer and sister-in-law, Ester Rymer.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Alex MacWilliam, Jr. in 2012 and her brother, Bill Rymer.
A Vero Beach native, MacWilliam was born July 5, 1927, to the late Dewey and Verna Mae (Brunner) Rymer. In 1946 she married the love of her life Alexander Duncan MacWilliam, Jr., also a Vero Beach native.
MacWilliam was a former member of Johns Island Club, Vero Beach Country Club, Quail Valley River Club, Indian River Garden Club as well as the Wolf Laurel Country Club in Mars Hill, N.C., where she summered for 30 years. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed playing tennis.
She kept a beautiful home garden and loved flower arranging. Her warm and caring heart was always welcoming to her family and many friends. She loved entertaining and was a consummate southern cook.
A special Thank You to her wonderful caregivers, Margot Kornicks, Abby, Annette, Laverne and to the Angels of VNA Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at St. Helen Catholic Church.
At the request of the family, burial will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. Arrangements are under the care of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. Online condolences may be sent at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.
