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Shatoya Williams Obituary

Shatoya Brendaya Williams, 25, 2046 E. 11th St., passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, Ohio. She was born November 27, 1986, daughter of Elmer Williams, Sr. of Erie and the late Carolyn Thompson. A lifelong resident of Erie, she was a 2005 graduate of Central High School and earned an Associates Degree in Cosmetology Management from Toni & Guy Hair Academy. She was employed as a Day Care Assistant for the Higher Learning Day Care Center which is owned by her aunt, Darlene Dickens Ettison (Marcal). She had previously been employed in Housekeeping at the Avalon Hotel. Shatoya was a member of Victory Christian Center. She enjoyed playing bingo and pokeno, shopping at Grove City and had a passion for styling hair, which was her part-time hobby. She especially loved spending time with her adorable sons. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Besides her mother, Carolyn Thompson, she was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Williams, Jr. and her paternal grandparents, Elmer Keith and Dorothy Jean Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, KeArius and KeAndre Johnson, both of Erie; three brothers, Antiono D. Henderson, Maurice and Elmar Williams; three sisters, Mashea, Maniqua and Amarri Williams, all of Erie; maternal grandparents, Larry Salter and Brenda (Jerome) Page; her loving Aunt Lillian Bailey, who continued to help support and care for her after her mother's passing; long-time friend and father of her children, Michael Johnson; godsister, Dorothy Jean Williams; goddaughter, Shahariauna Thurston; and many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m., at 2926 Pine Ave. (Law Funeral Home) and may attend a service on Friday, 1 p.m., at Word of Life Christian Center, 666 Hess Ave., conducted by Bishop Dwane Brock of Victory Christian Center. Interment in Erie Cemetery. Funeralization by House of Law, 9406 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Shatoya shared the gift of sight through eye donation to the Cleveland Eye Bank.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Oct. 17, 2012.

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Daliesha Tate

October 11, 2024

Forever missing you my friend continue to rest in heavenly peace I love you

raychel carr

October 22, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

LaShawnda Thornton

October 21, 2012

Such a beautiful young woman who has been taken from us way too soon. I know your at peace now and are in no more pain you will be dearly missed. To the Salter family my dear cousins you are all in my prayers!

jackie ford

October 20, 2012

god angel gone home bless your family in this time of sorrow. jackie ford-jamale crockett

Otelia Johnson

October 20, 2012

God will never put more on you than you can bare... With that being said, Rest peacefully, you deserve it!

October 19, 2012

MAY GOD COMFORT THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE HAS HIS HANDS ALREADY ON YOU ALL.
SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. LOVE YA KIM AND RUSSELL

Elder Randell Coleman

October 19, 2012

To family...Hold on to each other...GOD IS THE WAY...He will hold on to you...peace...

Renae Hicks

October 19, 2012

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

Latreice Martin

October 18, 2012

Prayer the family of Shatoya..I'm glad to have met you. You will never be forgotten

Quincy and Felicia Williams

October 18, 2012

You will be truly missed love your uncle Quincy. Rip my niece you are in a better place no more suffering and pain. Gone but will never be forgotten and I love you.

lester walker

October 18, 2012

love you cuz from bousha

October 18, 2012

love you cuz this bousha

Melissa Oldland

October 18, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donald Keith

October 18, 2012

R.I.P God BLESS

Dea Woodward

October 18, 2012

May God continue to shine on our family and give us the strength to go on. There is no doubt in my mind that a Family Reunion is going on in heaven. We miss you but don't forget our pokeno game every Friday-tell Cat she can join us too. God bless our family!!

Daliesha Tate

October 18, 2012

Shatoya, it was the lord who felt your pain, and called you home into his good grace so you wouldnt endure it no longer, im going to seriously miss you my friend... Love you.. R. I. P

Daniel and Sonja Allen

October 18, 2012

To the family, God saw fit to call another one of his angels home. RIP Shatoya. God bless each of you.

Jacqueline Elston

October 18, 2012

To the Williams/Thompson families,

May the love of God strenghten you and your loved ones during this time. May the Prince of Peace wrap His loving arms around you. May the Comforter of this world comfort you through the mist of it all, for all of these things, He shall do.

I will continue to pray for you.

Respectfully,

La Toya P

October 18, 2012

U will b missed....r.i.p.

Tashara Tate

October 18, 2012

Wow i'm lost for words... just know your in a better place and you and your mom are back together again!! R.I.P. Toya and GOD will make sure the babies are well tooken care of<3 May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived!

Semaj Jones

October 18, 2012

hey cuz. i miss you soo much. tell yo moms i said wat it do. love you toya

Delaine Clinton

October 17, 2012

You will be greatly missed and now heaven welcomes you ,sometimes I question why the good die young! my condolences to the Williams and Thompson family . #R.I.P. PYT

October 17, 2012

May yu rest in peace its so hard to believe that a sweet,nice and caring person would be gone so soon you will b missd may god watch over ur sons nw ur job is well dne nw

SM Overton

October 17, 2012

Shatoya,
As we lose your beautiful being from our present, we know the Lord holds you, in His present. Standing up there with that grand smile and knowing, you, Cat and Hammer are together again for the long while. R.I.P.

smo

Gwendolyn Cooley

October 17, 2012

My prayers are with the Williams family during this time of transition in your lifes. "weeoing may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning." The candle is being sent to let you know tht Toya' is shining brightly like the stars in the sky. God bless.

Byron Eanes Jr.

October 17, 2012

Your were such a very sweet person and you had the funniest laugh :-) Im really going to miss seeing you at the family occasions but i know you live through your sons and in spirit...! R.I.P Good Friend!

ashari pulliam

October 17, 2012

shatoya i love you so much god bless you

John Yolanda Hopkins jr

October 17, 2012

Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH IS everlasting strength. Praying that God will comfort strengthen and keep each and everyone of you during your time of bereavement our heartfelt sympathy

Christina Stoops

October 17, 2012

Prayers r w ur family

Stephanie Harper

October 17, 2012

its so hard to believe that you left us but i must say youll be in a better place and nut suffering we love you love Steph,Harper

Stephanie Harper

October 17, 2012

hey girlie not sure what to say but atleast your not suffering anymore do me a big favor when you go home please give your mom a hug for me and tell her that its from her buddy steph may you R.I.P now we love you love Steph,Harper

October 17, 2012

To Shatoya's family... I am very sorry about your loss, I had the pleasure to meet Shatoya and I just wanted to say that I'm glad I did. I will keep you all in my prayers. Dina Moore & Ella Jones

Alexis Dean

October 17, 2012

Praying for the family in this difficult time. Shatoya will be missed and loved by many. She was such a sweetheart. Rest In Paradise Shatoya.

Gone but never forgotten.

October 17, 2012

Shatoya,
You have fought hard over the last couple of years with your health and the lost of your mother. Now you are nolonger suffering and your with the greatest person ever your mom. Rest in peace now.

Latisha Moffett

October 17, 2012

May the lord continue to watch over your sons. Your light will shine in us all cousin. r.i.p. love you!

robert lofton

October 17, 2012

missing you. love you.

JOHNNY CUEVAS

October 17, 2012

R.I.P. SHATOYA,YOU ARE FINALLY WITH YOUR MOM AND YOUR BROTHER.YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED HERE,BUT YOU ARE IN A FAR BETTER PLACE NOW.SHINE DOWN ON US SWEETHEART.I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. LOVE YOU SHATOYA.

October 17, 2012

Shatoya,
I am so glad that you no longer have to endure the pain and suffering...I know you did not want to leave the boys but you haven't because you are still with them..and all of us too. Tell CATDOG I said "WASSUP!!" Love and miss yawl
Love always
Terri Owens and kids

Sabrina Mitchell & Sally and family

October 17, 2012

Words can't express the sympathy we extend to your family.

You have recieved your angle wings, now soar high in the skies of our Lord. Rest in the arms of your mother and laugh with your brother Hammer. Tell them both hello from us. Look over your sons and Aunt Lill.. You will always be remembered this isn't goodbye it's see you later. Rest In Peace Shatoya.. God Bless

Melissa M

October 17, 2012

Prayers to the family and her little boys!...r.i.p shatoya!

October 17, 2012

Shatoya,
I am so glad that your pain and suffering have come to an end...I know that you did not want to leave your boys but you haven't because you will always remain with them and all of us too. Tell my CATDOG I said "Wassup!!!" Love and miss both of yawl

Sincerely
Terri Owens and kids

Resheemah Poston-Jenkins

October 17, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Latasha (Tasha) Williams

October 17, 2012

Toya god called yu home to b with him...he knew yu were tried of all the pain yu were goin thru...I love yu n I'm goin to miss yu a lot cuz.....now ur wit yu mom n brother.....RIP TOYA.....

Tyleshia Williams

October 17, 2012

I will miss your pretty smile and always remember hearing your laugh rest in peace shatoya

Latasha Williams

October 17, 2012

Toya the storm is over.....god knew yu were tried of goin threw wat yu were goin threw thats why he brought yu home with him.....toya I love yu n ill see yu again boo..tell ur mom I said hi n I love n miss her...tell aunt Emily n my mom n antuies. n goonie I love n miss them....No more suffering boo ...RIP TOYA LOVE YU COUSIN

Sara "Weezie" Sheppard

October 17, 2012

My heart goes out to all who shared the life of Shatoya. God is the only one that can ease our pain in these troubling times. Stay prayed up and all will be well, much love.

C McCallum

October 17, 2012

To the family and friends of Shatoya,

We ask the Lord to keep you during this time of grief and pain.

To You, O Lord, we humbly entrust this child, so precious in Your sight. Take her into Your arms and welcome her into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain, but the fullness of peace and joy with Your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Wayne and Keyana Newsome

October 17, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Shawn Thompson

October 17, 2012

God Bless you and your Family

Tyleshia Williams

October 17, 2012

I will always remember your pretty smile and your laugh rest in peace.

Lori Normandeau

October 17, 2012

My prayers and love to all the family members and friends..

Ashley Cooley

October 17, 2012

Shatoya you will be missed dearly. I am blessed to have known you. And you are blessed to be done with all suffering. Rest in Glory.

Evanuel Beason

October 17, 2012

To the children and close family, you all have my prayers and condolences. I pray God will give you strength at this time of grief. Know that weeping may endure for a night but Joy always comes in the morning. R.I.Paradise Toya ?

Grady Family

October 17, 2012

Our prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.

Eboney pulliam

October 17, 2012

shatoya u will alaways be in my heart i love u rip.

Amy Hasberry & family

October 17, 2012

Sending Prayers , Blessings and Peace to all and may God comfort you now and always

keia Jordan

October 17, 2012

MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES ARE WITH THE FAMILY.. SHATOYA IS A WONDERFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY EVERYONE SHE ENCOUNTERED IN HER LIFE!

latresa robison

October 17, 2012

I love and will miss u cousin.

Anissa (Coke) Johnson

October 17, 2012

I love you and your mother, I will truly miss you!

Monica Jones

October 17, 2012

Words cant express the way that i feeling,, but knowing your in a better place gives me comfort. love you always and forever.

October 17, 2012

my heart goes out to the williams family and the love ones of shatoya family. may god continue to bless you through this hard time. love charlie williams

Melissa Jones

October 17, 2012

Word can not express the way we feel about Shatoya(neicy). She is now with her mother and brother enjoying her reward!! Blessings and prayers go out to the entire family and all who knew her.

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