NEVADA, Iowa—Linda Marie (Hopkins) Williams, age 81 of Nevada and formerly of Boone, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Israel Family Hospice House.
Linda was born on November 4, 1940 to Wilson F. Hopkins and L. Arlene (Stanley) Hopkins in Boone. She attended Boone Schools.
On August 30, 1957 married Harold William “Bill” Schell in Boone. Four sons were born to this union: Matthew M., Patrick W., Chris A. and Kent A. The couple later divorced in September of 1978.
On July 9, 1983, Linda married Bruce S. Williams in Ames. He passed away on August 11, 2008.
Linda was a good cook with the best potato salad but was interested in baking more. She was an avid BINGO player at the Meskwaki BINGO Casino and enjoyed playing cards. Linda had a fondness of Native Americans and their culture. She also enjoyed listening to ‘70s country music, embroidery, crossword puzzles and watching court TV and game shows.
Linda loved her family and was overjoyed that she was able to meet two great-great granddaughters! Not many people are lucky enough to meet their great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Luella Otto, Lyle Hopkins, Lynn Hopkins, Leona Munson and Teri Baker; grandson, Jordan Williams; nephew, Mark Hopkins; and niece, Naomi Morgan.
She is survived by her children, Matt (Cheryll) Schell of Roland, Pat (Beverly) Schell of Texarkana, TX, Chris (Heidi) Schell of Nevada and Kent (Heidi) Schell of Webster City; stepchildren, Nan (Curt) Dotts of Oshkosh, WI, Trent (Joy) Williams of Denver, CO, Robin (Reid) Lerner of Louisburg, KS and Chuck (Jennifer) Williams of Honolulu, HI; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother, Layne (Karen) Hopkins of Mankato, MN; sister-in-law, Carol Hopkins-Pyeatt; two special ex daughters-in-law, Karla Schell and Dione Bailey; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at the Pilot Mound Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Israel Family Hospice House.
Online condolences may be left at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.
Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Williams, 81, Nevada, Iowa and formerly of Boone, Iowa
