The Legacy of Mrs. Mamie Renee Chester Williams

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
2 Timothy 4:6-7




Because I could not stop for Death
He kindly stopped for me.....
-Emily Dickinson

Mrs. Mamie Renee Chester Williams was born to the late Isaac and Essie Lee Chester on September 15, 1947 in Arlington, GA. She was the youngest of eight children and was considered the "baby" by all of her siblings who spoiled her. She attended the public schools of Calhoun County and graduated Valedictorian of H. T. Singleton's Class of 1965. In 1970, she graduated from Pain College with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Educatoin.

Ms. Mamie taught in the Calhoun County School System for 32 years. In those 32 years, she touched many lives. She encouraged many young people to strive to be their very best. She was very strict but she was fun in her strictness. "Oh ok, you think I'm Vanna Black", "You better tell your mama to buy you a doll to play with", "Where are you going? I AM the bell. I dismiss this class", "Nigga nigga, giggle giggle. Been in slavery 1000 years. Now what's so funny?" Those are just a few of Ms. Mamie's old sayings.

Ms. Mamie will also be sorely missed by the athletic department. Ms. Mamie coached the cheerleaders for many years before she retired. Not only did she coach the cheerleaders, she cheered right along with them. After her retirement, she continued to cheer the cougars on. She attended all home sporting events & even when her health began to fail she continued to travel with the team.

She retired in 2002 when her health began to fail. However, she didn't let failing health stop her. She continued to support the school system in any way that she could. She subbed & continued to influence the lives of many students. Ms. Mamie was more than just a teacher. She was a Mother, a motivator, a friend, & even a bell!

Thank you for all your dedication & hard work. We love you Ms. Mamie!