Kelly Lynn Rider Williams

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...

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.