Linda Kaye Moore Williams, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the age of 71, after a 20-year battle with cancer (which she was winning more often than not). Linda was born in Morgantown to Murray Moore and Mary Patricia Saylor Moore.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother-in-law, John Hale.
She will be greatly missed by her husband, Steve Williams; her children: Rachel and Kevin Chevalier of Leawood, Kans.; Becky and Brad Shaver of Franklin, Tenn.; and Michael and Mary Minyen of San Diego, Calif.; and her grandchildren: John (11) and Samuel (8) Chevalier; Annabelle (9) and Andrew (6) Shaver; and Hannah (5), Penelope (5), Thomas (1) and Lauren Minyen (1 month). She is also survived by her sister, Mary Ellen Moore Hale (Allen Fortney); and her niece, Jonel Hale (Malcolm Caldwell) of Morgantown.
Linda earned her BS and MBA from West Virginia University before going on to work for many years as a freelance computer consultant, while also volunteering at the local schools and being a “stay-at-home” mother to her children.
Throughout her life, Linda’s natural disposition as a teacher was evident. She always sought to include others of all ages often. She was always happy to share her knowledge and passion for the arts with the world and taught and supported many in pursuits that mirrored her hobbies, including sewing and quilting, music, painting, and dance. Linda was always prepared to delight a group with her gift as a talented storyteller and had a knack for capturing the memory of a moment that you could feel when she described it.
Linda will be remembered and admired for her strength of determination when she set her mind to accomplish something, in addition to her contributions to her family and community. She used her strengths in her years of support of local philanthropy as well as her approach to life. Linda’s impact will live on through the family and friends she leaves behind.
Friends may join the family to celebrate Linda’s life and legacy in Ford Funeral Home – Allen Chapel, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, Wednesday, July 16. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and the funeral service will be at 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Linda has requested donations be made to the Medbrook Children’s Charity, 120 Medical Park Drive, Suite 300, Bridgeport, WV 26330; and Harry Chapin Food Bank, Collier County Center, 3940 Prospect Avenue #101, Naples, FL 34104.
