Jennifer Kristin Williams
January 4, 1981 ~ February 19, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville – Jennifer Kristin Williams, 25, of Foxfire Drive, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 19, 2006, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Jennifer was a native of Asheville and a 1999 honors graduate of T.C. Roberson High School, where she was a member of the Dance Team. She had attended the Fletcher School of Dance and had completed course work at Blue Ridge Community College to obtain her license as an Esthetician. She was a former employee of Dillard’s and had just received her North Carolina Real Estate Brokers license.
Jennifer is survived by her mother, Nikki Ehlers Williams of Asheville and her father, Emmett L. Williams, III of Oriental, NC. She also is survived by her dearest friend, Laura Dubansky of Oriental; her paternal grandmother, Hazel H. Williams of New Bern, NC and the late Emmett L. Williams, Jr. and her maternal grandmother, Joyce Ehlers of Hendersonville and the late Robert K. Ehlers. Jennifer will be lovingly remembered by her many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. Perry Brindley. The family will receive friends following the service.
Jennifer had just completed a series of treatments for Hodgkin’s Disease and the family requests that memorials in her name be made to the Williamson Fund in care of Cancer Care of WNC, attn: Jeanne Keefler, 445 Biltmore Center, Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801.
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Jennifer,
Its been over a year but you are still dearly missed. Words can’t describe what you meant or what you were. I just hope you understand.
Love always,
Martin
To the family of Jennifer –
What a loss you all must feel. I just lost my daddy of 40 years. Jennifer was a beautiful young lady. I know that she will be saddly missed. My mother Shelby recently finished treatments at the WNC Cancer Care Center in Asheville. Praying now that God will wrap His arms around you and give you comfort and strength.
Emmett and Laura, Please know that our hearts are with you right now and always. We love you so very much and will be right with you in any way that you need us. We are praying constantly for your strength.
We love you,
Annie and Wayne
There are no words to express the depth of our sadness for the loss of your beautiful Jennifer. You and your family are in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers.
My Condolences Are Extended To The Family Of Jennifer. I was a Neighbor on Foxfire Drive and Was Saddened To Hear Of Her Death. ‘May She Rest In Peace Amen’
Uncle Buddy, Aunt Nikki, and Laura:
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jennifer. We wish we could be with you now, but just know that we are praying for your strength and ours through this difficult time and will continue to do so. Jennifer was so special to everyone she met—so radiant and sweet, truly a ray of eternal sunshine. We love you all so much and know that Jennifer is in the best place, in God’s hands.
All our love,
Julie, Tom and Ellis
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Williams,
I learned of the loss of Jennifer from her good friend Steve Jamesson. Steve is a co-worker in my art gallery. I met Jennifer several times at the gallery. I am so upset over the pain you are left to endure. Please know an entire community is praying with you.
Jennifer was wonderful! She will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer was a friend from high school and I know she will be missed. My sympathies are with her family.
To the family of Jennifer
I just wanted to share my Condolences and Memories of the time I spent with your loving daughter. I will say that she was truly loved and we always were happy together. My support and prayers will be with you all always.
It seems as if I knew your beautiful daughter even though I live so far away. I heard many good things about her from my friend Timothy Webb. I was in prayer for her before this tragedy and now I will pray for you. She is now a beautiful angel for God. Please remember that until it is our time.
Emmett, Know that our heart goes out to you and your wife. May God watch over you and keep you safe as He is with Jennifer. God Bless – Chasity Simpson-Ledford and Gary Simpson
I would like to offer my sincere condolences. It was an honor to know Jennifer. Her strength in facing and conquering illness was amazing. She always had a smile and concern for someone less fortunate. I remember the day she ‘graduated’ and the joy we all felt that she had made it. She will be greatly missed. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Nurse Donna
I will always remember Jennifer in a beautiful pink dress announcing the Peter Rabbit Play in first grade. She was so full of life and eager to please and I was blessed to work with her in school. Jennifer made a mark in life and she will never be forgotten. My heart is with you. Nellie McCarthy
Jennifer,
It has taken me forever to do this, and for that I apoligize. There are no words to express the feelings I have felt anger, sadness, and pain most of all. For both families for you most of all. There was a light that shined in your eyes ,and a glow that lit up the room from your smile. You made my every day, and every problem easierr with your positive attitude. Through everything you went through you still always made time for me , and my trival problems now looking back. I hope that you are in a calm serene place with only happy moments because that is what you deserve for the person you will always be in my heart, choices, and life. Iwill never forget you, or the impact you created on my life. I cherish ever precious memory and moment that we shared throughout our past. I love you, and just want you to be happy and peaceful, and to let you know Haley and I are doing good, but we will never forget you, or stop loving you.
You will be forever my dearest friend, and always in my heart and by my side.
Love always
Amanda and Haley Chamberlain
You are my angel forever!
Nikki, We are sorry to hear about your loss and are still in shock. Jennifer was doing so good and you were so proud of her achievements. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. We will remember her in our hearts, she will never fade away.
In loving remembrance of someone so very special.
Alan and Susan Huneycutt/Janet Justice
Jennifer and I met through her best friend in highschool. Her boyfriend Martin and I became best friends. I grew up with both of them and can personaly say that I was one of her closest friends. I have watched and experienced much of her life with her. I have always thought of her as a sister. The last time I saw her was at my wedding a couple of years ago. I was sad and upset when she and Martin went different directions with their lifes. I still knew of her life through him to this day. I am hurt and angry that this has happened. I have lost a piece of my heart. She was one of the only people I have ever known that was pure in her kindness. She was an angel. Her memory will live on. I wish I could give her a hug and a kiss an tell her thank you for bringing sunshine into my life. I send health and prosperity to her family. I wish I could do more than I can say here, in her honor. I will never forget you Jennifer. Love, David
To Jennifer’s family,
I was one of Jennifer’s best friends in middle school and although we went our separate ways in high school, I will always remember her kindness, fun nature, and infectious smile. We shared so many good times, whether it was slumber parties, makeovers, or just dancing and goofing around like 13 year old girls do! I remember karaoke at Jennifer’s dad’s house and painting nails at her mom’s. I was so sad to learn of her passing from my mother. I feel like a part of my past has suddenly been taken away too. Jennifer was always the life of our parties and I’m sure she will be greatly missed by those who knew her today. I pray that God will comfort and help you get through this difficult time – Jennifer is now an angel looking down on us all! Love, Katie
To Jennifer’s family,
You don’t know us, but we live on Mills Gap Road and were so saddened to hear of Jennifer’s sudden and tragic accident. From reading her memorial and the guest-book condolences we know she was very special to her family and friends and had accomplished and overcome so much. We wish we could have known her. Her beautiful life will always be remembered by her family and friends.
Although, we don’t know exactly how you feel, we do understand your grief and our hearts ache for you. Our 26 year old son was murdered April 24th, 2004 in downtown Asheville, so we know the shock, numbness, and disbelief you are experiencing. God loves you and understands your sorrow and will comfort you as no one else possibly can. We will be praying for you today as you honor and remember Jennifer at her memorial service. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you in the days ahead. We pray that God will wrap you in His loving arms and give you His peace, comfort and strength.
‘The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’ Psalm 34:18
‘God is our refuge and strength our ever present help in trouble.’ Psalm 46:11
To Jennifer’s family,
First of all, let me send my deepest sympathies to all the family. Although I only knew jennifer for a short time while undergoing radiation therapy, she became a special person in my heart. When one undergoes a trying time in life their true colors come through. Her positive outlook and kind and gentle spirit were a blessing to us all. We will miss her greatly but can look forward to ‘seeing her in followup’ as one of God’s brightest angels.
Dr Hull
Jennifer was one of the most precious girls I have ever met. My son, Richard, also has had serious illness to deal with and as a parent, I know how heart-wrenching that is. They were such good friends and a good support system for each other. I am so glad they shared this special kind of friendship. Fairly recently, Jennifer, attended a wheelchair basketball game in support of Richard and afterwards had dinner with us. I was so pleased to meet her and admired her courage and determination. We talked in depth about her life and goals. She was a pleasure to talk with, a real doll. She also shared stories of your support. My heart breaks for you, her family. As a parent,I can’t even begin to imagine your pain. You have had so much to deal with. You are in my family’s prayers. Jennifer will always be remembered for being a good person with such a pure heart and spirit. We will all miss her beautiful presence.
Dear Emmett and Laura, we are so very sorry for your tragic loss and for the pain you are feeling. She was a beautiful young woman. We are thinking of you.
Dave and Julie Shepherd
To the family of Jennifer. You do not know me, but I knew your daughter through my daughter Amanda(Butler) Chamberlain. Jennifer was such an inspiration to Amanda through her strength during her recent illness. I have prayed that God would heal Jennifer. As saddened as I have been over this I can say that I have no idea the pain you both as parents must be experiencing. Look to God and know that Jennifer is in Heaven in His loving arms.
We have never met, but this has really touched my heart.I have kept all of you in my Prayers.I find that Prayer will help you through anything.I hope that as the days go by you can realize that her work here was done and it was time for her to go home to be with the Lord. God bless all of you and give you strenth.
Toni Mahaffey
Nikki and Buddy,
My thoughts are with you…I have never forgotten either of you. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.
Jane Knowles
A flood of memories have come to my mind over the last few days-memories of a best friend of seven years. I feel as though they have literally drowned all thoughts of other things. The only thing I have sensed any more intensely is, perhaps, the many different emotions that have come along with them, the pain being the most suffocating at times.
Although Jennifer and I had not been in touch the last several years, I felt as though I was immediately right back in that sweet and innocent relationship that only young ladies who are best friends can share. I picked her and she picked me- no questions, no games, and no qualifications. It was easy. It was fun. It was special. I loved Jennifer with all my heart and have re-lived that love again during this time.
We met at the very beginning of our teenage years, that age of eager and naive anticipation when you live on hopes and dreams and when you just couldn’t wait to embrace all that life had to offer. We laughed, cried, and encouraged each other as that ‘life’ quickly came. I remember the various spots in the halls of our high school where we waited for each other after class. I remember us sailing together on my dad’s boat. I remember listening to her play the guitar and sing with her dad. I remember dancing until we passed out one night and staying up all night the next just because we couldn’t stop talking. I remember Jennifer so openheartedly letting me borrow her clothes, make-up, magazines or anything else I wanted whenever I wanted. I remember her amazing talents. She was smart, creative, fashionable, athletic, personable, and beautiful all at the same time, but what I appreciated the most about her was her uniqueness. She never tried to be like anyone else; she had her own style. I’m proud Jennifer was my best friend for those many years.
Right now, I’m so thankful that it is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ that I have a chance to see her again because I realize that my heart, which is full of sin, needs a Savior. I could strive with every ounce of strength I have and never be good enough to stand before a Holy God on my own. Thank you, Lord, for all that your finished work on the cross provides for me now and in the future.
All of Jennifer’s family and friends, please know you are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.
I did not know your daughter, but heard the tragic news. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Many Hugs…
I am so sorry about Jennifer. Our world will never be the same without her. I pray that God will help all of us in dealing with the immeasurable pain that we are suffering as a result of Jennifer’s tragic death. It gives me an inner peace to know that Jennifer is now with God looking down on all of us from Heaven. Take good care of her God……and she he will be your best angel. Jennifer was the apple of Emmett’s eye and Nikki’s sweet little Angel. I will never forget the blessing she was to all of us when she was born. Her time on this earth was short, but the impact she had on everyone she met will long be remembered. Jennifer was such a wonderful young lady. She had this way of winning your heart. She was a lot like her mother, in that she was quiet spoken and beautiful. Jennifer was so smart and she had this glimmer in her eyes just like her daddy. When Jennifer was excited you could see it all over her face. Emmett and Nikki were so proud of her and for good reason! She was a wonderful and caring person. I was there when she was born and I have such fond memories of her when she was growing up. She was the sweetest little girl. There was never a doubt that she loved her family……..and Oh how they loved her. Some of my happiest memories are of Jennifer and her family, when we were all down at Atlantic Beach together. I can envision her now……..playing in the sand, that cute little bathing suit and her golden hair blowing in the breeze. I will never forget you Jennifer and I will cherish your memory forever!
Jennifer ! i am so sad you are not in this world any more. i loved you the short time i knew you . God took an angel home to live in joy ,peace and the splendor of heaven.