February 9, 2025
Melinda Williams age 57 of Smithville, passed away Saturday night, February 8, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. She was born in Abilene, Texas on November 3, 1967, to her parents, Frances Washburn Hill and the late Billy Hill. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Bobbie Hill and aunt, Elaine Washburn. She was a Christian and a caregiver before becoming disabled. She is survived by her husband, Don Williams of Smithville; 5 children, Lisa (Shane) Smith of Lebanon, John Williams (Cass Adkins) of Smithville, Mary (Bryan) Cantrell of Smithville, David (Mike) Williams-Burr of Gainesboro and Daniel (Stephanie) Williams of Greenfield, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Braxton Cantrell, Preston Cantrell, Eli Cantrell, Haley Cantrell, Sawyer Smith, Isla Williams, Orabelle Williams, Kaulder Williams, Cassie Williams, Kaitlyn Williams, Zayvion Pearson and Harmony Peyatt; mother, Frances Hill of Old Hickory, 2 brothers, Scott Hill of Gallatin, Frank Hill of Holiday, TN and sister, Diana (Les) Anderson of Old Hickory along with other family and friends. The family has honored Melinda’s request to be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held 5 PM Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Outreach Baptist Church with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating. Visitation will be at Outreach Baptist Church from 4 PM until the time of the service at 5 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Williams family.