Mary Ann Bill, beloved family matriarch, passed away in the company of her family on the 21st of February 2021 at her home in Auburn, WA. She was 80 years old.

Wife of the late Dr. Willard Bill Sr., Mrs. Bill is survived by her sister, Carol Drashil; four children, Julie, Denise, Jennifer, and Willard Jr.; seven grandchildren, Ali, Elise, Andrew, Julia, Justice, Freedom, and Sovereign; and two great-granddaughters, Lila and Lily.

Mary Ann was born June 21st, 1940 to Gladys Milhoan. She grew up in Tacoma, WA. As a teenager she met Willard Bill Sr. at the local Puyallup Community Center. They were married soon after and began building their family together. Mary Ann went on to exhibit an incredible work ethic culminating in her service as acting Vice President of Human Resources at the University of Washington. Her remarkable work was not only evidenced by her personal accomplishments, but she supported all of her family members in attaining their own success. Her children and grandchildren were able to achieve their dreams on her shoulders.

Mrs. Bill, a lifelong and devoted Christian, cherished her time at Bible Baptist Church in Auburn, University Presbyterian Church in Seattle, and most recently Steel Lake Presbyterian Church in Federal Way. Mary Ann loved reading, staying up to date on political events, and sharing a bowl of ice cream with her great-granddaughters. She was a generous, loving advocate for her children and grandchildren. Mary Ann was the proud matriarch of her family and always knew what advice they needed to hear.

During her final months, Mary Ann demonstrated incredible strength and resilience to her family members who were there by her side until the end. She was happiest when surrounded by family and especially loved visiting with her great-granddaughters. Although she will be dearly missed, her family finds comfort in knowing that Mary Ann is now happily reunited with her husband, Willard Bill Sr.

A burial service with family is scheduled for 1pm, Saturday February 27th at White Lake Cemetery 1305 Dogwood St SE Auburn, WA 98092. A celebration of life will be planned in honor of Mary Ann Bill at the end of June.

John 11:25-26

Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.”