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Kelly Lynn Rider Williams

1980 - 2009

BORN

1980

DIED

2009

Kelly Williams Obituary

Kelly Lynn Rider Williams died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at the age of 29.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday at Messiah Lutheran Church in Plano. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home.
Kelly graduated from Plano Senior High School in 1998 and Baylor University in 2002. She was a ninth grade teacher in the Southlake Carroll ISD. Kelly was diagnosed with colon cancer at the young age of 26, and spent the last 2 1/2 years of her life fighting this disease. Once diagnosed, she spent many hours increasing colon cancer awareness in her community. Kelly asks that any memorial contributions be made to www.colonclub.com. This website provided knowledge, comfort and friendship during her battle with cancer. Kelly also asks that everyone age 50 and older get a colonoscopy. If you are younger than 50 with digestive issues, please do not put off seeing a doctor.
Survivors: Husband, Jason Williams of Bedford; parents, Joette and Richard Rider of Plano; sister, Casey Rider of Dallas; grandparents, Virginia and Robert Rider of ndianapolis, Ind.; father-in-law, Roger Williams; mother-in-law, Suki Biard; sisters-in-law, Julia McClelland, Jenny Williams and Jessica Tedder; brothers-in-law, Jordan and Josh Williams; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Kelly Williams

22 Entries

Shannon Ormsby

December 15, 2009

Mrs. William's Family -

I feel so blessed that I had Mrs. Williams as a teacher. She has inspired me with her strength and kind heart. I know that all of her students miss her and will always remember her, including myself. She made a difference in so many lives through her cancer support and being a passionate and caring teacher. She gave us pins to represent colon cancer awareness and everytime I see one pinned on someones backpack, I cant help but smile and remember my favorite teacher. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Kendi Sparks

July 17, 2009

I did not know Kelly, but I am a fellow Baylor grad ('03) and saw her story in an e-mail today. It hit very close to home as my sister was diagnosed with Stage IV CC at age 26 and passed last November at age 29. I had no idea there were organizations out there like what she started. It is encouraging to see awareness growing. Most importantly though you are in my prayers. Cling to prayers and they will see you through the emotional road ahead.

Julie & Sharon young

June 24, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the family. She has made a tremendous life changing impact on my life, and I will take her advice. She was smiling and always looking toward a positive future, although I only knew her a short time during treatments at Dr. Jordan's, I will miss her deeply. She gave us so much.

Frances Fischer

June 12, 2009

Kelly was an inspiration to us all on the Colon Club. She will be truly missed.

Linda Baldwin

June 12, 2009

I sat next to Kelly and Jason many times at Dr Jordans office. She never looked sad and discouraged to me..always the busy bee doing something to keep herself occupied during the long chemo procedures. I was not the cancer patient but my husband was, Kelly always had encouraging words for us even though things were not going great for us. My husband died in December from his cancer and she was one of the first to give me comfort in my sadness...I am sure they will get to see each other in Heaven. I will never forget her kindness towards us.

PJ Giamanco

June 12, 2009

A truly inspirational woman that left a lasting impact on every single person she came in contact with. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work as her principal for the past 6 months and will miss her presence at CHS greatly.

Pam Grissom

June 11, 2009

I met Kelly just a few weeks ago while waiting for radiation treatments. She was a splash of sunshine! We realized that we worked for the same district and knew some of the same people. In that breif time she displayed her strong, joyful spirit and love for her students.
The last time that I saw her I didn't say anything because she was resting, on what I assume was Jason's shoulder. It was evident that she fought hard until she entered into God's presence.
Know that you are in my prayers and may God envelop you in His loving, comforting arms.

Belle Piazza

June 11, 2009

I knew Kelly from The Colon Club. She was always so upbeat and positive. It breaks my heart - all of our hearts, to lose her. Please know how much we cared about her and sympathize with her family. She will be missed terribly.

Millie Arnold

June 11, 2009

I feel honored to have known Kelly and admire her heroic efforts coordinating the first annual Undy5000 for Dallas. She leaves quite a legacy at such a young age.

Debi Bernish

June 10, 2009

Joette and Family,
Please know that many people from Minnesota are praying for you and your family. I know that Kelly's diagnosis was very hard for you and your extended family. Kelly handled it so bravely. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you move forward with Kelly, a precious beautiful angel in Heaven. God bless all of you!

The Bennetts

June 10, 2009

Jason and Kelly's Family - Our thoughts are with you in your time of grief. Kelly was a beautiful person and we are so thankful to have had the privilege of knowing her for even a short time. We will always remember her smile. We are thankful she is at rest, but the world is a little darker now without her in it.

Kent and Becky Van Leeuwen

June 10, 2009

Dick, Joette, and Casey,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss and grief.

Sarah Clark

June 10, 2009

I sat next to Kelly on May 14th at Dr Jordans. We soon realized we were close in age and had the same cancer.I had surgery May 18th and Kelly encouraged me and made me feel better about my upcoming battle. Thank you Kelly for the websites for knowledge on colonclub.com and undy5000, for which my walk this year will be in remembrance of you. Even though I only knew you for an hour, you made a difference in my life.

Shannon Klingele

June 10, 2009

Kelly will forever be an inspiration to me, her everlasting faith and fight. I am so blessed to have had her in my life if only for a little while.

Paula Dellapina

June 10, 2009

I didn't know Kelly personally, but I worked many years with her mother at Lyric/HIT. Joette, I am so sorry for your loss, I know how proud you were of Kelly. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Regina Ferree

June 10, 2009

I will miss sitting with Kelly in church. Her heart was full of love and her kindness was sincere. She always made me laugh. I know she is now with our Savior and that is a comfort to our family and I hope to your family too.

Dan, Regina and Robert Ferree
Billy Peake
Messiah Lutheran Church members

Kim Kane

June 10, 2009

I too had the honor of working with Kelly the last 2 1/2 years at CHS. Through her long battle with cancer, she was always positive. She is the bravest person I ever met. But probably the most inspirational was her dedication to and concern for her students---all the way till the end. I hope it is of some comfort to her family that she touched so many young lives in such a positive way. My prayers are with you all.

Meredith Douglas

June 9, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly 3 years ago through Jason. Anyone could see the way they both loved each other and what a joy she was for Jason. She had a fun loving spirit. Jason my prayers are with you, also with yours and Kelly's family.

Teresa Riggs

June 9, 2009

May God bless you and give you comfort in your loss of Kelly. She was the bravest, strongest, and most positive spirit throughout her long battle with cancer. She always had a smile and an optomistic outlook, truly an example for all of us. Teresa Riggs, CHS Nurse

June 9, 2009

My husband (Jer) is being treated for cancer with Dr. Jordan. Jer and I had several conversations with Kelly. We met her husband (Jason) who came many of times to be by Kelly's side. I enjoyed talking with Kelly about her students who she loved. Jer and I will miss talking and laughing with her.

Jerry and Jan Beal - Keller, Texas

Trudie Jackson

June 9, 2009

I had the honor of working with Kelly while serving as an interim principal as Carroll High School. Kelly was always an inspiration to me. Her strength and her faith was amazing. I don't recall even one day that she was not positive and hopeful. She made the most out of every day, even when she did not feel like it. I count it a blessing to have known Kelly for four short months. She left her mark on my life and I will always be grateful for her sweet spirit that filled the halls of Carroll High School. My prayers are with her family, friends...and her family at CHS.

Monica Lapierre-Hayslip

June 9, 2009

Jason and Family -

I had the pleasure of working with Kelly for the past 2 and 1/2 years. She was an amazing person, living and fighting with dignity and grace. Kelly was inspirational to her students and the community. I will miss her spirit; she was/is truely an angel. May God bless and comfort you.

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