Mrs. Lynda Joe Martin Williams

May 17, 1943 - October 13, 2019

Mrs. Williams was born May 17, 1943 in Columbia, MS, the daughter of Johnie Martin and Ethel Martin. She graduated from high school and furthered her education and received a Masters degree from Alcorn State University. Lynda was a retired educator in Natchez and Vidalia. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church where she served with the Missionary Society, Hospitality Ministry, Veteran’s Program and Pastor’s Appreciation Committees, Sunday School and Bible Study. She also held memberships with the NAACP, Retired Teachers Association, Links, Inc., and the SVT “Era” Reunion Committee. Lynda enjoyed exercising, volunteering, reading, cooking, and traveling. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Francis Andrews; brothers, Terry, Ronald, Richard and Vincent Martin. Survivors include son, Casey Williams; three grandchildren: Orsis, Jada and Omar Williams; brother: Larry Martin and wife Patricia; sisters, Sherri Ellis, Marilyn Martin and husband Marvin, and Grace Tumah, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you bring school supplies, children’s books for ages K-6th grades. There will be a receptacle for the items at the services on Saturday as well as her home through Sunday evening. These itmes will be distributed to schools in Natchez and Vidalia and to Zion Hill #1 Baptist Church youth programs in the honor of Lynda Joe Williams. Online condolences may be sent to www.westgatefh.com