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Whitney Williams Obituary

WHITNEY TAMARA WILLIAMS, 23, a life long resident of Stamford entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 in Wallingford. Whitney was born on February 6, 1986 to Arthur Shaw and Tanya Crudup, both of Stamford. Whitney was a graduate of Stamford High School, 2004. She went on to further her education at Westchester Business Institute in White Plains, NY. There she received an Associate Degree and was later employed as a program coordinator for the American Institute of Foreign Studies. In addition to her mother and father, survivors include a daughter, Tamryn Journi Lee; her grandmother, Mary Williams-Smith of Stamford; a stepfather Stanley Crudup of Stamford; six brothers; and eight sisters; one uncle; and a host of aunts, cousins, and friends. Calling hours are on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Community Tabernacle of Deliverance Church, 432 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford with Bishop Michael D. Densmore Officiating, from 9 to 11 a.m. With funeral service to follow immediately at 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery, Stamford. Service of comfort entrusted to Downer Funeral Home, 31 Stillwater Ave, Stamford.

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Published by The Advocate on Jan. 8, 2010.

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January 12, 2010

my family sends our condolences to whitneys' family. and we will always and forever keep her in our hearts and prayers.
The Gwynn Family,
Brianna, Madison, Barry, Genelle, & Marvin

Stephanie Snell

January 11, 2010

To The Williams Family,
Gone to soon..What a lovely and precious spirit that God has called home as He continually places irreplaceable gems into His heavenly treasure..May the Lord bless you, may He comfort you, may He continue to shine His contenance upon you as you not only mourn your loss, but celebrate her life.Gone too soon...
THE SNELL FAMILY

January 11, 2010

Tanya & Family,
No one knows the pain you're enduring but God. Know that His love will not just comfort you but keep you in the days, weeks, months & years to come.My prayers are with you

LOVE
Allison Crosby & Family

ANN & FAMILY HUTCHINSON

January 11, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

barbara

January 10, 2010

Her smile alone brightens up the heavens. Many prays are with you and the family.

January 10, 2010

To the Williams Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I had the pleasure of working with Whitney a few years ago.
I am so sorry for your loss and may your memories of Whitney bring you comfort. God Bless you all.

theresa williams

January 10, 2010

may grace and peace be with you tanya and your family god has her now love THERESA WILLIAMS and familky (BRIDGEPORT CONN).

jean barrett

January 10, 2010

williams family,blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.

elizabeth walker

January 10, 2010

To the Williams family: I am very sorry about your loss. I went to school with Whitney.. She was truly a angel. God called her home now, because he has a job for her.. To her daughter.. Lil momma please keep your head up. Mommy will always be around you.. Every time the sun shines, thats her warmth.. Everytime the wind blows, that is her touch... Whitney I miss you girl..

courtney baskin

January 9, 2010

to the william family sorry for ya lost god bless

Lorraine S

January 9, 2010

Dear Williams Family,

You have my deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you and your entire family. One thing I know for sure you just gained a PRECIOUS ANGEL that will be watching over all of you and her daughter for a lifetime.

January 9, 2010

TO THE WILLIAMS FAMILY: You have are deepest sympathy.. If ever there is tomorrow when your not together...there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think, but the most important thing is, even if your apart...she'll always be with you!!

with love Eric walker and Preytrice fitch

Timothy and Joyce Burl

January 9, 2010

To the Williams Family. We are so sorry about your lost. Just remember to have faith in the lord. We love you all and we are only just a call away.....

KIM

January 9, 2010

SORRY FOR THE LOST I DIDN'T REALLY KNOW HER BUT I THINK
I SEEN HER AROUND STAMFORD B4 AND MY PRAYS GOES OUT 2 HER FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YA LL AND BE STRONG ...

Paula Cardwell & Family

January 9, 2010

Tanya & Mary,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

jo blac

January 9, 2010

2 the family yall know i love yall whitney was like my lil sis her smile is unforgettable her and courtney saved my life 1day when they were kids ive been loving and loyal2them ever since.... ilove yall4real im coming 2 see yall.. god bless she was always angelic....

Melvyn Wheeler

January 8, 2010

To the family,
-My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.

judith walker

January 8, 2010

i knew tiffany russell ,but i didnt know your daughter.I am a mother and i must say how truly sorry iam for your loss.I cannot imagine what your dear family is going through at this time of sorrow.My heart goes out to you , and may the Lord bless you and help through these hard times.

January 8, 2010

to my family whitney will be missed by us all but god had a purpose and a plan for her life she was such a loving person and it will live on threw her daughter she is gone but not forgotten we loved her but god loved her more we love you aunt irene and eartha

JOSEPH REYES

January 8, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF WHITNEY WILLIAMS AND HER DAUGHTER ,I DID NOT KNOW HER PERSONALY,BUT I CROSS PATHS WITH HER ..A FRIEND OF HER IS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINES..AND EVERYONE IS RIGHT THAT SMILE IS VERY UNFORGETABLE..MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU ALL..RIP WHITNEY..

January 8, 2010

To The Family,

I did not know your daughter but I too have a daughter around the same age. My heart truly go out to you at this time.

I pray that God will keep each and every one of you!

May God Bless you all!
A Bridgeport Mother

Shirley Craig

January 8, 2010

To The Williams Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your daughter. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless you and your family. Shirley Dixon-Craig, Donisha MacArthurs' grandmother.

Pam & Geno Pascarella

January 8, 2010

We are deeply saddened for your loss. Whitney was a pleasure to work with and I will never forget her beautiful smile every morning. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love, Pam & Geno Pascarella

G & L Pittman

January 8, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF WHITNEY TAMARA WILLIAMS OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES. GOOD BLESS

Linda & Mark Brown & Family

January 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tremaine McGregor

January 8, 2010

Whitney and I attended high school together, although we were not familiar with each other. She was a beautiful woman, and her warm spirit reflected in her smile. How sad that such a promising young lady, whose future seemed so bright, was taken from us so soon. I offer her family my deepest sympathy and condolences. May her loving spirit live on and grow in her precious young daughter, Tamryn.

Crystal Adams

January 8, 2010

Teresa And Family: Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. May you find comfort in the Lord, we love you. From: Crystal Adams, and Tank Strickland

Alicia Nembhard

January 8, 2010

To the williams family, you have my deepest sympathy. I meet Whitney way back when I lived on the waterside. She always had a smile on her face. Even though when I move from the waterside after finish high school, I still will see her hear and their. She is gone but never forgotten. My prayes go out to her family. R.I.P Whitney

MARGARET WALKER

January 8, 2010

WHITNEY YOU ARE MISSED A GREAT DEAL .

Tonya Lake

January 8, 2010

Mary & Tanya,
I'm so glad I had a chance to know Whitney from birth. Through her childhood she couldn't remember who I was but I always reminded her. As a young woman we came to know each other on a different level. You ladies should be grateful to God blessing you with a wonderful young lady and just think everytime you look at Tamryn you will be looking at Whitney.

All My Love,

Madeline Leconte

January 8, 2010

I went to middle and high school with whitney and it breaks my heart to know that this happened to a beautiful and outgoing young lady my prayers go out to her daughter and family,Whitney you will be truley missed.

January 8, 2010

TO THE WILLIAMS FAMILY.YOU have my deepest sympathy.WHITNEY and i were good friends when i lived in stamford on greenwich ave.I will miss WHITNEY,WE USED TO TALK ON MYSPACE.SHE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED.(KENDRA COLEMAN WINSTON-SALEM NC)

Madeline Leconte

January 8, 2010

I went to school with whitney and it breaks my heart that's this happened to a beautiful and outgoing young women with full of life, she will truely be missed my prayers goes out to her daughter and family..RIP whitney

VANESSA RODRIGUEZ

January 8, 2010

WHITNEY U WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED... MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND MAY GOD BLESS, PROTECT TAMRYN JOURNI!!

Shantika Spell

January 8, 2010

REST IN PEACE WHITNEY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER AND FAMILY....YOU WILL TRULEY BE MISSED

Danny Quach

January 8, 2010

To the Family and Friends of Whitney Williams,

May God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time in your lives. The untimely passing of Whitney has been devastating to anyone who was fortunate enough to cross paths with her. I truly hope you take comfort in the warm memories you have shared with her and to hold those dear to your hearts. I've known Whitney since middle school and she was always someone with a lot of character, a huge heart, and the ability to make me laugh.

Just remember that although she may no longer be here beside us, our hearts can most certainly feel her close by. She was absolutely a breathtaking example of the good in people, of sacrifice and of love. May she rest in Eternal Peace. I love you Whitney.

Jessika Darcus

January 8, 2010

To my family words cannot explaine the the way you'll are feeling .But god takes you from this earth when he is ready ,an i guess it was our Whitney's time .She will be loved an missed by many .This touchs my heart because me an Whitney are the same age and both have children almost the same age an that could have been me.I asked god to keep watch over her daughter since she isn't here anymore in body but she will always be here in spirte.. All i can say is She is Gone too Soon . But we will keep her memory alive .Love always your Cousin Jessika & Savyon R.I.P Whitney

April and Katherine Newton

January 8, 2010

Tanya and family you are in our hearts,thoughts,and prayers in your time of grief.

Natasha Walker

January 8, 2010

A loved one that has finished their life on earth is not dead, her life has just began. Whitney is still with us in spirit! That you must beleive. I will always bring up good times and remember all the good and funny things we shared.

January 8, 2010

Tanya and family you are in our hearts,thoughts,and prayers in your time of grief.

January 8, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Frank Brown

January 8, 2010

God Bless the family of Whitney Williams. So sorry for your loss.

Donnella McRae

January 8, 2010

Words cannot express at this time how deeply sympathetic i feel right now! To Tanya: I know that she was your heart! You are in my prayers!! I send this to you from my sister, Keisha, with love!!
Whitney U will not be forgotten! U will live on thru ur daughter!! and ur family!! U will be missed wholeheartly by your peers! Even though we weren't friends, I knew u and my condolences!! May u rest in Peace!!

Jessika

January 8, 2010

Whitney will be loved an missed by many . Please keep her in your prayers exspecialy here lilttle girl . All I can say is Gone to soon but god never takes you before your time . Love always your Cousin Jessika Rip Whitney

JUDY DIGGS

January 8, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

NEWTON FAMILY

January 8, 2010

WHITNEY. GOD MUST HAVE LOVED YOU DEARLY WHEN HE TOOK YOU FROM OUR SIDE.HE NEW WE COULD NOT KEEP YOU HERE,BUT WE REALLY TRIED.IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU,BUT YOU DIDNT GO ALONE.FOR PART US WENT WITH YOU,THE DAY GOD TOOK YOU HOME.

Muka and Diggy

January 8, 2010

Journi
Our prayers are with you.

January 8, 2010

"Words can not express how much Whitney will be missed she will forever live in our hearts. Whitney was a great person, who's smile would brighten any room. Our thought's and prayers go out to the William's Family. If there is anything you may need please call anyone of us and will be there".
--The Newton Family

Valerie McCollulm

January 8, 2010

Whitney was such a beatiful young woman she will be miss by all my prayers go out to you just remember god don't make no mistakes

Kerryn Vasco

January 8, 2010

May you rest in peace Whit. I will always remember your laugh and good nature. My condolences to your family and friends.

January 8, 2010

Tanya, Mary and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your "Dearest Whitney".
Please find comfort in knowing that others share in your sorrow. Memories of your love one can never be erased..
Love and prayers in sympathy, Ms. MAHeyward-AKA
Stamford, CT

Mary Heyward

January 8, 2010

Tanya, Mary and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your "Dearest Whitney".
Please find comfort in knowing that others share in your sorrow. Memories of your love one can never be erased..
Love and prayers in sympathy, Ms. MAHeyward-AKA
Stamford, CT

jennifer leach

January 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lisa Bender

January 8, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Laura Police

January 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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