Arlinda Nell Williams, 71, of Clyde died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in a Clyde care center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Bailey Howard Funeral Home Chapel with David Peterson officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date.

Arlinda was born January 22, 1950, in Brownwood to W.C. and Betty Jean (Anders) Christmas. She attended Richland Springs schools, moving to Brownwood where she graduated from Brownwood High School. After graduation, she attended Cisco Junior College where she majored in business and nursing. On December 22, 1970, she married Raymond Williams in Brownwood. They moved to Clyde from Dublin in 1991. Arlinda was an administrative assistant to the Callahan County Sheriff's Department for 23 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Clyde Church of Christ.

Arlinda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ray Williams of Clyde; two daughters, Mikka Fowler and husband Jason of Clyde and B.J. Underwood and husband David of Eula; son, Chris Cirrito and wife Connie of Huntsville, Texas; brother, Jerry Christmas and wife Lora of Brownwood; six grandchildren, Shelby Lamay, Caleb Fowler, Cassidy Fowler, Emily Fowler, Brentley Underwood and Liam Underwood; and eight great grandchildren, Avery Fowler, Nevaeh Fowler, Joshua Fowler, Ryder Licea, Kenzleigh Fowler, Raelynn Wadkins, Ruby Wadkins and Benjamin Fowler; as well as her favorite dog, Mimi.

Arlinda was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Jeffery Christmas.

Online condolences may be made at www.baileyhowardfuneralhome.com