Corliss Ann Clary

Corliss Ann (Williams) Clary, 69, of Marianna, FL, passed away on December 3, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Born on January 31, 1956, in Neptune, NJ, to Willie James Williams, Sr, and Lillie Bell (Jones) Williams, she spent her early years in Englishtown and Jackson, NJ. She graduated from Jackson Memorial High School in 1974 and was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1978. Cori attended her 50th high school reunion in September 2024, where she enjoyed visiting with many old friends.

Cori is survived by her husband of 39 years, James Clary of Marianna; her sons, Jeremy Jay Murr and Tyler James Clary; and two granddaughters. Also surviving are her brothers, Willie J. Williams, Jr (Jackson, NJ) and Reginald Williams (Galloway Township, NJ); sisters, Carolynne Williams-Murphy (Jackson, NJ), Crisanthea Williams-Pitterson (Port St Lucie, FL), and Corraine Williams (Clementon, NJ); sisters-in-law, Char Clary (Portage, IN) and Rebecca Clary (Nashua, NH), an aunt, uncle, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Cori enjoyed travelling throughout the country with her family, either tent camping or with Jim in their RV, and visited almost all 50 states. They often worked as campground hosts at state parks, welcoming campers and helping park rangers.

A Celebration of Life and Birthday Party will be held at Cypress Park Lodge, Grand Ridge, FL, from 1 – 4 pm on January 31, 2026, which would have been Cori’s 70th birthday. A separate Celebration of Life for family and friends in NJ is planned for April 12, 2026.

Those who wish to contribute in Cori’s memory may donate to Sea Turtle Conservancy, 4581 NW 6th St, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32609 (www.conserveturtles.org), with appreciation from her family.