Retha Mae Williamson, 65, of Auburndale died Friday, February 20, 2009, at Winter Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center in Winter Haven of heart failure. Born March 26, 1943 in Lakeland, Mrs. Williamson was a lifelong resident of Polk County. She attended Heaven Bound Freewill Baptist Church of Lakeland. She is survived by her husband: Cecil Williamson & son: Joe Williamson both of Auburndale; daughter: Carrie Ilene Rahhal of Augusta, Ga.; sister: Melvina Bebee of Auburndale; brother: Eugene Hall of Lakeland & 3 grandchildren. Family will receive friends Tuesday, February 24, 10-11 am at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11:00. Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com