Linda Howington England

Linda Howington England, 84, of Athens, died on Monday, November 2, 2026. 

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Linda was the only daughter of Robert Bryant Howington and Minnie Williams Howington.

A longtime member of Mars Hill Baptist Church, Linda was currently a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.

Along with her parents, Linda was preceded in death by Robert Clay England, her husband of 65 years.

Linda is survived by her sons Terry (June) England and Kenneth (Christie) England; daughter Kathy (Ed) England Pollock; grandchildren: Andrew England, Justin (Christina) England, Lauren England, Sean Michael (Lindsey) England, Christopher (Kristen) Hamel, Richard Hamel, Devin Hamel, Brittany (Cody) Hamel Callaway, Noah England, Ashley (Michael) Ventry, Britton (Brogan) Poole, Kyle (Martha Jo) Dalton, Spence (Haley) Dalton, Lauren Pollock, and Jackson Pollock; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Bristol Hospice for their care over the last six months. They would also like to recognize the exceptional care that Linda received from her physicians and staff at various Athens-area offices.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel on Wednesday evening from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Interment will follow the funeral service at Evergreen Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com