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BORN
1957
DIED
2018
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Amanda Williams Obituary
Williams was the author the Keye Street detective series.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. F.L. Sims Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Read more about Amanda Kyle Williams on ajc.com
Memories and Condolences
for Amanda Williams
45 Entries
Marilyn Harris
January 5, 2019
She was wonderful, loving and so funny.
Susan Stump
December 15, 2018
Amanda you were a light in the darkness to many..human and animal alike. The world is a much colder place without you. I will miss your humor and your words. Rest in peace....Love, Susan
Karen Thornton
November 2, 2018
Though I had earlier written a message I am adding another. On Halloween Betsy and I did our own Day of the Dead alter and sadly added Amanda's novel photo to it. Remembering.
Karen and Betsy
Ann Vanderlaan
September 27, 2018
Fly free. We will miss your words.
September 24, 2018
My deepest condolences go out to the family. May the God of all comfort give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2.
September 14, 2018
Lynn Scanlon
September 9, 2018
So very sorry to hear of this incredible lady's passing. Wonderful writer, wonderful person.
Such a huge loss to the world.
Bella
Borislav Jovanovic
September 7, 2018
In Summer 2004 Amanda adopted Bella
Borislav Jovanovic
September 7, 2018
Tommy Carr
September 7, 2018
I shall miss you so much Amanda. I am trying to type this without crying, but it isn't working. I will always treasure the book I won, Don't Talk to Strangers. I enjoyed all those times you posted a video of Spike with his fangs showing. I loved your sense of humor. God bless you my dear.
George Miranda
September 4, 2018
Amanda's best story was her own: a true profile in courage. She fought a nasty disease tooth and nail, and did it with humor and aplomb. Beyond being an excellent writer, Amanda was just a wonderful person, who cared about the people and animals in her life, and left everyone a little bit better for having spent time with her. My prayers go out to Amanda's family and circle of friends. We will miss her terribly.
September 3, 2018
Please accept my condolences on your loss. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Tom Stubbs
September 3, 2018
I never had the chance to hold your hand, but I enjoyed each time we spoke. As I told you many times, I always tried to look at your postings when I woke each morning so that I began each day knowing there was someone in this world who shared as wicked a sense of humor as me. You were a true inspiration. When you asked me to help your dad in North Carolina, I felt like it was a chance for me to give a token back to someone who -- from afar -- gave me so much. Rest knowing that the amazing circle of friends -- human and otherwise -- who cared for you carry your gifts forward.
Deborah Smith
September 2, 2018
Your kindness and caring spirit will be missed. You were a true friend and a great writer. Prayers for you and your family, especially the fur kids.
Angela McKinley
September 2, 2018
I'll never forget telling my dog walker, after receiving another one of her hilarious emails, that she should become a writer, because she was so good. She humbly replied,"Type in my name on Amazon."
Such a tremendous loss for the world.
Marguerite Quantaine
September 2, 2018
Rhonda Boteler
September 1, 2018
I'm very sorry it ended this way. I also had endometriosis and at 26 years of age I passed out at work from blood loss and was rushed to ER by ambulance and required a hysterectomy a.s.a.p. I'm sorry yours was cancerous. You are a great author.
Candy Overton
September 1, 2018
You have crossed the rainbow bridge joining all your fur babies who will welcome you with open paws. We will miss your beautiful smile and wonderful laugh dear Amanda.
Stephanie Troncalli
September 1, 2018
Amanda was kind, loving, funny and generous. She never gave up on her dream and inspired others to continue believing in their dreams. She will be missed. May her soul be flying free.
Helen Darzanos-Griffiths
September 1, 2018
What a woman! A warrior, humanitarian, animal lover and liberator. A fabulous writer with a razor sharp wit. Her FB posts made my day. Amanda fought a good fight. I shall miss her.
David Wallace
September 1, 2018
From my first read of your books to discovering you on FB, you were always a bright light. I'll miss your wit, your charm, and your talent. My prayers are with the family.
Palm Springs Library - Sep. 2015 LCLC Literary Conference
Sallyanne Monti
September 1, 2018
I met Amanda in 2015 when she was the keynote for the LCLC Literary Conference. At 3pm that day, we all hopped into cars to head to the Palm Springs Library, where the keynote would take place. The electricity went out just before Amanda's speech. It didn't phase her in the least. She grabbed her water, found her way to the podium, and knocked everyone in the audience off their emotional stools when she spoke of her childhood into adult learning disabilities and how as a result she couldn't read a book until she was 23-years-old. With her incredible determination, she championed her limitations and went on to write three incredible mystery novels in the Keye Street crime series. At the time, she was in remission, having beat back her original cancer diagnosis. Shortly after LCLC, she fell ill again and fought so hard. Amanda changed my life that day, my son's life when I recounted her keynote to him (he at a critical point in his life and Amanda's words was the impetus to find his path). RIP Amanda. You were a true leader, champion, hero, and humanitarian. In your wake and through your words, you leave greatness. In your passing, you live a world devoid of your beautiful brilliant light. You will be deeply missed. RIP.
Brent Dulitz
September 1, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Billie Spainhour Fredell
September 1, 2018
So sorry to hear of Amanda passing, but so glad she will suffer no more. Prayers for her family
Missy Gross Pinto
September 1, 2018
A light that will be bright forever. An amazing woman I knew from my sister and her books. Fly high Amanda in peace.
Missy Gross Pinto
September 1, 2018
A light that will be bright forever. An amazing woman I knew from my sister and her books. Fly high Amanda in peace.
Susan Phillips
September 1, 2018
I am so deeply saddened by the news of Amanda's passing. She was one of the nicest and funniest women I have ever known. Even though we never got the chance to meet and hangout, we became friends online. She loved the honey I would send her from North GA. Take a rest sweet one. You will be missed.
Shaye Sauers- Kilby
September 1, 2018
I first knew Amanda as a pet sitter, and then a novelist . What a great woman she was, with a stubbornness as an achiever, a nd second as witty writer and person ... she will be missed ... she is riding her scooter in heaven , looking down at us .
Trude Vandine
September 1, 2018
Your books have given me hours of pleasure. Your courage inspired me. RIP Amanda.
Linda Scibilia
September 1, 2018
Your spirit will live on in those whose lives you have touched. Fly with the angels Amanda...
Linda
Lisa Hurt
September 1, 2018
She was a light in my day. She could always get a smile or a laugh from anyone who followed her on FB. I loved all of her books and her kindness was always available to all of us. Her courage and strength was inspirational. She was a very special human and I will miss her deeply.
Laura Harrison
September 1, 2018
A sad, terrible loss to all. Human and animal. The world needs more people just like Amanda Williams. Consistently good and kind.
Romie White
September 1, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,
Patti Davis
September 1, 2018
Loved all her books. So sad for her friends, family and pets. She will be missed.
Anne
September 1, 2018
Thank you for the humour, the support, the great things you did. A beautiful, fabulous, courageous, entertaining woman with a personality that crossed the ocean even if we didn't meet up in person. Thank you for Madison and Keye... RIP AKW
Jan Lee
September 1, 2018
Amanda: Thank you for being a light in this world. Onto your next chapter. See you in the next life. Love you. Jan
Jonathan Brown
August 31, 2018
Thank you for helping me give my mom the best Christmas present ever, and for sneaking Easter eggs past your editor.
Angela Ryer
August 31, 2018
I will always remember you for your support.
Telling me "Dreams DO come true" and being true to yourself. Every time I think of you it will be your daily walks with your brood and making sure the ferals were fed. The feels lesser without you in it.
Paula Chambers
August 31, 2018
I hope you and Spike reunite. You are in good company with Aretha. RIP AKW.
August 31, 2018
Thank you for showing us all what courage is.
Thank you for your wonderful books.
Most of all thanks for being your.
I will miss you.
Jyotimayee
August 31, 2018
I was so very glad of your existence. The woman who became the writer. Thank you for calling out in the formless and keeping in touch.
Mark Sadler
August 31, 2018
I wrote an article for Suspense Magazine after interviewing her on the phone. Such a great writer and a lovely lady
Jean (Wildjean) Hughes
August 31, 2018
Amanda I wish I had said this to you but your generosity made sn impact on me. I started being more mindful of leaving decent tips for those in the service industry and seeing them as human beings. I enjoyed your books and your humor on your Facebook posts. You will be greatly missed
Marj Ward
August 31, 2018
I will miss you very much. No one can match your great sense of humour. I'm glad your pain is over.
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