Lydia Williams Obituary

Lydia Large Williams

August 15, 1964 -

August 31, 2025

GATE CITY, VA - Lydia Large Williams, 61 of Gate City, VA went to be with the Lord after a period of declining health on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on August 15, 1964 in Abingdon, VA. Lydia was a longtime member of Midway Memorial United Methodist Church where she served as a pianist and loved her church family. Lydia was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She had a servant's heart and was a marvelous cook. During her nursing career, she touched the lives of everyone who was in her path, co-workers and patients alike

Lydia is preceded in death by her father, Rev. Donald W. Large.

She is survived by her loving husband, William Williams, Jr.; mother, Margaret Maine Large; daughter, Taylor Sutherland; son, Ross Sutherland (Krista); three step sons, Travis Williams (Heather), Dustin Williams and Tristan Williams; grandchildren, Amelia Sutherland, Lance Sutherland, Jon-Ross Sutherland, ArieJo Sutherland; seven step grandchildren; sister, Karen Robertson (Keith); brother, Andrew Large (Shannon); several nieces and nephews; special friends, Marie Wininger, Gerri Johnson, Michele McGlothlin; loving companions, Finn and Sawyer.

A Celebration of her Life will be held at Midway Memorial United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 4th, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Rev. Gracie Ellis will officiate. The family will receive friends and share memories one hour prior to service.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Midway Memorial UMC Food Bank, 5532 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Gate City, VA 24251.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Indian Path Hospital, ER Staff and the Neurology department of Johnson City Medical Center.

Condolences may be made to the Williams Family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com.

COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to be serving the family of Lydia Large Williams.