Linda Y. Williams

WILLIAMS, Ms. Linda Yvette-age 50, of Grand Blanc, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, February 5, 2016 with a 1:30 pm family hour at Carpenter Rd. Apostolic Church 4010 W. Carpenter Rd. Flint, MI 48504.  Minister Calvin Thompson officiating.  The final resting place for Ms. Williams will be Gracelawn Community Cemetery, Flint, MI.  Calling hours are 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Sheldon T. Banks Funeral Chapel.

Ms. Linda Yvette Williams, also known as "Kitty" was born July 24, 1965 in Saginaw, MI; the daughter of Willie J. Williams and Rose E. Williams. After moving from Saginaw at a young age, Linda became a long time resident of Detroit, MI and soon after she relocated to Flint, MI. She earned her GED and she worked all the time and eventually retired from U.S. Farathane Automotive Factory. In her spare time she enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family. Linda was caring, loving, brave, energetic, helpful and most of all a prankster.

Ms. Linda Yvette Williams leaves to cherish her memory: 1 son, Demetrius Williams of Grand Blanc, MI; 1 daughter, Yvette Hall of Mt. Morris, MI; 5 grandchildren, DeAshia Williams, Milan Williams, Kali Williams, Aryia Hall-Higgins, Amira Higgins; mother, Rose E. Williams and father, Willie J. Williams; grandfather, Rev. Eddie (Lulu) Williams; brothers, Michael D. Cross, James L. Williams, and Willie J. Williams; sister, Eleanor Williams; nephews, Phillip C. Rollins, Jr, Dennis D. Williams Mitchell, Michael (Kristi) Cross, Jr., Mario (Keosha) Cross, Mahoni Cross, Markees Cross, Richard Harris, Eric Harris; nieces, Latoya Cross, Desirae Williams, Jasmine Williams, Connie Harris, Shanita Williams; uncles, Floyd Cross, Jr., and Eddie Williams; aunts, Mary Skipper, Linda Simpson, Jamie Snead, Beatrice (Bo) Williams; cousins, Ebony Modest, Annie  (Sherman) Byrd, Beverly (Ronald) Coleman, Latasha (LaMontre) Harris, Naketa (Gary) Brown, Shaunta Skipper, Isaiah Skipper Jr, Jerry Skipper, Rufus (Terry) Braggs, Carmen (David) Whittington, Shirley (Jerry) Prince, and Dorothy (Andrew) Farley, and Curtis Farrow Jr.; a host of other relatives and friends, including special friends from U.S. Farathane and companion, Raymond Kirkland.

Ms. Linda Yvette Williams was preceded in death by: grandmothers, Agazine Junior and Beatrice Williams; grandfather, Floyd Cross, Sr.; brothers, Anthony Williams and Craig Cross.

The family would like to express special thanks to: Martez Warren, Joe Carpenter, Reverence Hospice, South Flint Tabernacle, Carpenter Rd. Apostolic Church.