Linda Kathleen Williams

Linda Kathleen Williams (Green), 76, found peace on February 6, 2025 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Linda was a beautiful person both inside and out. She grew up in South Charleston, West Virginia with her parents, Charles and Mary M. Green and her 13 siblings. From her parents, Linda learned the value of working hard, loving others and laughing often. Linda graduated from Charleston Catholic High School in 1966. As the second born and eldest daughter of a large family, Linda’s love for children and caring for others came naturally. She completed a degree in Early Childhood Education in Athens, West Virginia at Concord College in 1970. Her life spent educating children began in a kindergarten classroom in Covington, Virginia. Linda met the love of her life, Thacker Williams II while attending a mutual friends’ wedding. The two were married on June 9, 1973. Newly married, the classroom would have to wait while Linda embarked upon her next adventure, becoming an Army wife. Linda spent the next 19 years traveling the world with Thacker, making a loving, supportive, and cozy home wherever they landed. The Army sent them to Virginia, Arkansas, Alaska, Kentucky, Kansas, Indiana, Germany, and finally back to Virginia. Along the way, their Army family grew with the addition of three children, Jessica, Sarah and Bryan. After retiring from Army life, Linda and Thacker planted roots in Dumfries, Virginia where Linda returned to the classroom. For 18 years, Linda taught sixth grade in Prince William County at Rippon Middle School. She especially enjoyed teaching history, referring frequently to her travels as an Army wife to enhance lessons. Middle school years can be tough, but Mrs. Williams made them a little easier providing snacks, encouragement and a listening ear. She had a knack for playing peacemaker when needed. Linda retired from Prince William County Schools in 2014. Following retirement, Linda was thrilled to have more time to spend with her five grandchildren, Leona, Sage, Henry, Harrison and Adeline. Linda lived her life with child-like wonder and enthusiasm. She took notice of the small things; seashells, birds, shiny rocks, kind gestures, and children. She loved singing in the car, walking in the woods, tossing popcorn to the dog (or darn cat), baking cookies and pecan pies, sipping hot tea, laughing with children, and dancing in the kitchen. Linda led a selfless and passionate life. She will missed beyond measure by all who knew her and loved her including her loving husband Thacker Williams II, her children and their spouses, Jessica Lamont (Michael), Sarah Edwards (Michael Paul), Bryan Williams (Joyce), her grandchildren, Leona, Sage, Henry, Harrison and Adeline, her sisters and their spouses, Betsy Green, Cathy Green, Ella Colgin (Curtis), Margaret Casto (David), Lisa Friddle (Harold), and Rhonda Atkins, her brothers and their spouses Charley Green (Mary), Joe Green (Glenda), John Green (Debbie), Patrick Green (Christine), Paul Green (Zaye), Matthew Green, and Larry Stamey. Linda is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary Green, her sister Susie Stamey and her brother Tom Green. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org

Linda Kathleen Williams

June 14, 1948 - February 6, 2025