Emily Williams

WILLIAMS

Emily Jane Williams, 63, died unexpectedly at her Dublin home on April 25, 2015.  Jane was preceded in death by her parents Bob and Selma (Jonas) Williams, and brother Bill.  She is survived by sister, Beth.  Born in Athens, Ohio, Jane was in the first graduating class at the new Athens High School in The Plains.  She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the College of Education at The Ohio State University.  Jane completed a 30-year career in the Columbus City Schools, serving as a first grade and “Reading Recovery” teacher at West Broad Elementary School and Duxbury Park Alternative School.  She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an organization dedicated to excellence in education.  She was a past president of the Gamma Nu Chapter.  As president of Alpha Delta State, Jane enjoyed travelling around Ohio and visiting local chapter members.  A longtime season ticket holder for OSU football games, Jane was in the stands for the national championship in the Fiesta Bowl against Miami and in the Rose Bowl win over Oregon.  An enthusiastic supporter of the Columbus Zoo, Jane served for ten years as a docent tour guide.  An informal memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at the Worthington Christian Church, 8145 North High Street.  To recognize Jane’s steadfast loyalty to the Buckeyes, it’s okay to wear “scarlet and gray.” In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jane Williams can be sent to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 9990 Riverside Dr., Powell, Ohio 43065 or online at give.columbuszoo.org.