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40 Good Neighbors

Mabel Williams

Mabel Williams has been a resident of Mt. Airy for over 44 years.  She is a former Vice-Chairman of West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN).  During Mabel's service to WMAN, she was instrumental in arranging for Mt. Airy residents to share their homes with guests of the United Nations.  She also planned foreign student weekends in Mt. Airy.

In the '60s and '70s, Mabel was involved with the C. W. Henry School Home and School Association and served as its Secretary for a time.  During this time the association held many popular school events such as the Henry School Fair in the springtime and the Fall Harvest Fair.  These events were essential in raising money for science equipment, a Spanish teacher’s salary and furnishing the school nurse’s office.

While working with then Council President Joseph Coleman, Mabel played an important part in solving a myriad of problems in the Mt. Airy community through effective meetings with community groups.

Mabel was also a member of the Fairmount Park Advisory Committee, a member of West Mt. Airy ACT – Crime Prevention program and a volunteer at the 14th District Police Mini-Station.