Linda D. (Lewis) Williams, 83 of Pickerington, formerly of Zanesville

Linda Dianne (Lewis) Williams, 83 died 1:49 PM, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Violet Springs Health Campus in Pickerington, surrounded by her family. She was born January 5, 1943, the daughter of Linton D. Lewis, Sr. and Margaret (Hillis) Lewis. She married Ed Williams on August 5, 1967, who preceded her in death on October 1, 2014.

Linda was a graduate of New Lexington High School, Ohio University, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, and Eastern Kentucky University with a Master’s in Education Degree. She taught in the Northern Local School District, the Dayton City Schools, and Maysville Local School District. She was a member of the award winning mentoring program at Maysville High School.

Linda was known for her sense of humor, dedication to her students, and high level of interest in cross country and track and field, both as a coach and spectator. She attended many national and world champion track meets. She was also the co-author of a perceptual-motor text book, and instructional recording.

One of Linda’s greatest joys was watching her grandchildren when they were involved in sports (basketball, football, volleyball, baseball, softball, and tennis) or musical activities.

Linda is survived by her sons, Richard Williams of Chicago, and Ted (Shandy) Williams of Pickerington; four grandchildren, A.J. Williams of Florida, Grant Williams, Lauren Williams, and Mia Williams all of Pickerington; one brother, Judge Linton D. (Anne) Lewis, Jr.; her brother-in-law, Joe Davis, and one sister-in-law, Jennifer Lewis.

In addition to her parents and husband, Linda was preceded in death by one sister, Margie Davis: one brother, John Lewis; her grandparents, David J. Lewis, Grace Lewis, Bessie Lewis, and Frank and Laura Hillis.

Friends may call 2:00 to 4:00 & 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Hillis Combs Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026, at St. Rose Catholic Church, 309 North Main Street, New Lexington, with Fr. Leo Connolly as celebrant. Linda will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband in New Lexington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church, 309 Main Street, New Lexington, The Athletic Department at New Lexington High School, 2547 Panther Drive, New Lexington or the Perry County Cancer Alliance, PO Box 725, New Lexington, Ohio 43764 in Linda’s memory. To sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note of condolence please visit www.hilliscombsfh.com.