Belinda H. Williams Obituary (1951 - 2020)

Belinda "Lin" Holloway Williams entered into eternal life on August 9, 2020. She was born on September 1, 1951 to Irene Holloway and Richard Holloway Sr. She is proceeded in death by her father, Richard Holloway Sr. and two brothers, Richard "Pludy" Holloway Jr. and Henry "Dust" Holloway. Belinda was educated in Richmond Public Schools where graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. She furthered her education at John Massey School of Business. She went on to become a Social Worker and worked with the City of Richmond for over 30 years before retiring. Her love for public service led her back to work for various non-profit organizations as well as social services until her decline in health. Lin was feisty and full of life until the very end. She loved spending time with her mother and grandchildren. Gatherings with family and friends were amongst her favorite events. Lin loved to shop and was often spotted at different malls and super centers. She enjoyed traveling and was an avid reader of romance novels. Lin leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of 40 years Arthur Lee Williams, loving mother, Irene Holloway, two loving daughters Sonya Holloway Salaam (Malik) and Rochelle T. Williams (Reginald) ; devoted siblings Gregory Holloway and Brenda Holloway; four grandchildren Jourdan Salaam, Shayla Robertson, Reginald Williams Jr., and Kaylah Williams; four brother in laws, five sister in laws; a host of nieces and nephews including the devoted Rashad Baylor "ManMan", great nieces and great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews; one aunt Christine Clark; many cousins and friends several including the devoted Sylvia Williams "Teye", Antonia "Toni" and Tracey Penn, Thomas Tatum (Fitrah), Rashard Johnson, Belicia Hester, Darin Hill, Doris Holloway, Donald Raspberry, Ronnie Hinton, Nadiyah Speight, Bertha Webster, Raynette Adams, Audrey Lewis, Thomasina Johnson, the Late George "Boo" Hansley, and many more too numerous to name. Lin was a member of the First Independent Methodist Church in Richmond, VA worshipping under Rev. Tyrone Hilton. A heart of gold stopped beating placing two shining eyes to rest God broke our hearts to prove that he takes only the best We love you but God loved you best Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where family will receive friends on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 4-6PM. Interment at Maury Cemetery at a later date. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1084079