Mary Ellen Draper, of San Antonio, passed away on January 23, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born April 10, 1937 in Elliott, Illinois one of thirteen children of Herman and Lela Stephens Williams.

On September 12, 1953, she married Donald Dorman Draper in. Paxton, Illinois. Their marriage was blessed with many years of happiness and five children.

Survivors include her children, Jennie Barajas (Tony) of Helotes, Texas, Steven Draper (Judy) of Naperville, Illinois, Donald "Rusty" Draper (Maryann) of Lockport, Illinois, Dennis Draper (Jessie) of Lockport, Illinois, and Vikki Berg (Robert Payne) of San Antonio; brother, Richard "Dick" Williams; sixteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harold, Howard, Delmar, Herman, Jr., William, and Dale; sisters, Edith, Lola, and Elizabeth and two stillborn infant siblings.

Mary was loving and generous, with a sense of humor we will never forget.

Funeral Services for Mary will be private for family.

In Remembrance of Mary Draper, our family asks that any charitable donations be made to The American Heart Association.

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