Courtney Williams

WILLIAMS

Courtney Lynn Williams, age 36, after her life long battle with congenital heart disease passed through Heaven’s Gate July 23, 2015 while at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles awaiting a heart transplant. Courtney was born November 27, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio. The daughter of Christine Gockenbach and Keith (Bo) Williams. Graduated with distinction from The Ohio State University with a Masters of Education. She was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She was also a graduate of Dublin Coffman High School 1997. Courtney taught math and science at Galloway Ridge Intermediate School in the Southwestern City school district. Her life long passion was teaching. She received many teaching awards, including several awards for Teacher of the Year. Although she struggled daily with her own health issues “Always Paying Forward” was how she lived her life. Community service and volunteering gave her great joy and comfort. She was a founding member and officer of Mended Hearts of Ohio. She was a volunteer for Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald Charities, American Heart Assoc., and Little Mended Hearts. Courtney also was involved in may professional and church groups. She, particularly, loved her Bible Study group. Courtney’s life was all about the love she had for her family, many friends, and her students. She gave to all who knew her the life’s gifts of Strength, Love, Hope, and Courage. Preceded in death by grandparents, Luther and Marie Williams, grandfather, Charles Green; step-grandparents, Marie and Earl Gockenbach; uncle, USN Captain Tom Williams and beloved cousin, Tasha Williams Gunn. Survived by her mother, Christine (Trey) Gockenbach; father, Keith “Bo” Williams; stepmother, Nancy Williams; grandmother, Vivian Green; sisters, Sherry (Scott) Carrier, Jennifer Williams; brother, Ryan Williams; step-brothers, Derek (Amy) Robinson and Greg (Sarah) Robinson; beloved nephew, Quinn; also a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wants to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Curt Daniels and the staffs of Nationwide Childrens Hospital and the OSU Ross Heart Center. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 31st at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Rd, Westerville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 1st at Central College Presbyterian, 975 Sunbury Rd., Westerville, OH 43081, Rev. Dr. Richard Ellsworth, officiating. Interment Groveport Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mended Hearts of Central Ohio, 7774 Brandonway, Dublin, OH 43017.