Jean Rymer MacWilliam, affectionately known as Mimi, 89, passed away August 29, 2016 at her home in Vero Beach.

A Vero Beach native, Jean was born July 5, 1927 to the late Dewey and Verna Mae (Brunner) Rymer. In 1946 she married the love of her life Alexander Duncan MacWilliam, Jr, also a Vero Beach native.

Mrs. MacWilliam was a former member of Johns Island Club, Vero Beach Country Club, Quail Valley River Club, Indian River Garden Club as well as the Wolf Laurel Country Club in Mars Hill, NC, where she summered for 30 years.

She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed playing tennis. She kept a beautiful home garden and loved flower arranging.

Her warm and caring heart was always welcoming to her family and many friends. She loved entertaining and was a consummate southern cook.

She leaves her memories to be cherished by her daughters, Sandra (George) Streetman and Cynthia (Jerome) Beasock both of Vero Beach; son, Alex "Buzz" (Stephanie) MacWilliam, III of Vero Beach; grandchildren, Shannon Padgett, Kevin (Bobbie) Streetman, Joseph (Bonnie) Beasock, Justin Beasock, Alexander MacWilliam, IV, and Chandler MacWilliam; great-grandchildren, Megan and Mallory Padgett brother, Robert Rymer and sister-in-law, Ester Rymer. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Alex MacWilliam, Jr. in 2012 and her brother, Bill Rymer.

A special Thank You to her wonderful caregivers, Margot Kornicks, Abby, Annette, Laverne and to the Angels of VNA Hospice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 12 noon, Friday, September 2, 2016 at St. Helen Catholic Church. At the request of the family, burial will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made to VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.

Arrangements are under the care of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. Online condolences may be sent at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.