Mary Ann (Williams) Perkins passed away suddenly at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on April 13, 2018. She was 78 years of age. Mary Ann was born in Revere on November 3, 1939 to the late Frank & Elvera (Orlandello) Williams. She was raised in Revere and graduated from Revere High School. Mary Ann was a homemaker and has lived in Melrose for the past 40 years. She enjoyed spending time at home with her family and likes to play the lottery and scratch tickets. She was the beloved wife of 48 years to James Perkins. Loving mother of the late Melissa Perkins. Caring sister of Elvera Knowton & her husband John of NH, Ralph Williams & his late wife Valerie of Lynnfield, Frank Williams & his wife Naomi of W. Virginia and the late Anthony Williams and his wife Jackie of Peabody. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be private.