Ariel Ann Williams

Ariel Ann Williams obituary, Sunrise, FL

Ariel Ann Williams

Ariel Williams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 3, 2025.
Ariel Ann Vitale Williams, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend peacefully passed away in her sleep from unexpected heart complications on July 3, 2024 (Age 32).

Ariel was born on October 10, 1991, in Hollywood, Florida, the third of four daughters to Vincent and Arlene Vitale. From a young age, she displayed an unwavering sense of compassion, kindness, and leadership. She was a natural nurturer and always dreamt of being a mom.

As a teenager, she was a cheerleader and actively involved in student government, but it was in her faith and relationships where she truly thrived. At just sixteen, Ariel met the love of her life, Kevin, in their youth group, and their bond grew over the years, eventually leading to their marriage on October 20, 2012, when she was 22 and Kevin was 21.

A devoted Christian, Ariel's commitment to God and her community remained steadfast throughout her life. She served as a youth leader and mentor, inspiring many with her wisdom and grace. Her love for her family and her faith were the foundation of her life, and she dedicated herself to raising her children with the same values she cherished.

In 2014, Ariel and Kevin welcomed their first child, Elijah John. Over the next few years, they were blessed with twins, Noah Gabriel and Isabella Grace, followed by their youngest son, Mateo Andres, in 2022. Ariel's full time job and ministry was raising her four children at home. Her days were filled with Bible lessons, family adventures, and moments of coffee-fueled strength as she poured love and guidance into the hearts of her children.

Ariel's legacy is one of love, faith, and the power of words. She believed deeply that Jesus is our Savior, heaven is real, and that the words we speak can shape the lives of those around us. She leaves behind a powerful example of faith, compassion, and service to others.

Ariel is survived by her loving husband, Kevin Williams; her children, Elijah Williams, Noah Williams, Isabella Williams, and Mateo Williams; her parents, Vincent Vitale and Arlene Broccoli; her sisters Amanda Wessells, Noel Hixon, Antoinette Bolen; and a community of friends and loved ones who were blessed to know her.

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July 3, 2025

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Britanni Lehman

July 3, 2025

The little mermaid that I called you.
I love and miss you! You were the sister I never had.
I will forever cherish the talks we shared, the random check ins you would do when God placed me on your heart, & your bubbly personality.

Thank you forever everything! I love you forever

Claudia Santiago

July 3, 2025

I first met Ariel two years ago when I joined the mom´s connect group at the Local Church. I had joined just weeks after my husband and I had separated and I was feeling the lowest I had felt in a very long time. I remember the day I walked into the room and was met by her and Karla´s welcoming smiles. Week after week as I continued to show up I got to know each of the ladies as they shared their stories, prayer requests, trials, and triumphs. I remember coming to the group often times after wiping the tears off my face in the car from the grief I was experiencing yet I always left feeling full of hope, love, and hunger to deepen my faith and relationship with the Lord. Ariel´s compassion, encouragement, and gentle yet eager enthusiasm to seek Christ was so inspiring and impactful. I remember looking up to her and thinking, I want THAT kind of faith. She shared so many stories about her trials, she was transparent and raw. One of the most genuine souls I´ve ever met. I still remember her bright welcoming smile and warm hugs every time she would see me come back week after week despite how hard it was to show up sometimes. Our group chat was always filled with her beautiful words of encouragement and reminders to just to "give it to God". One of my favorite memories, and the way I always remember her is thinking of her when I listen to Benjamin Williams Hastings. During her last weeks as leader of our connect group, on this particular night she played a song I had never heard. I remember her pulling out her phone and putting it on for all of us to listen. She sat there in her chair swaying to the beat and singing along. I immediately fell in love with the song. It was such a beautiful reminder that we sometimes need and often forget. I didn´t know who the artist was, or even the name of the song. But I remember leaving group and sitting in my car googling the few lyrics I was able to remember. Then I found it, and I decided to ask Siri to play more music like it. That´s when I discovered Benjamin Williams Hastings. To this day I listen to him all the time and every time I hear that song, my eyes water and I smile because I think of Ariel. The song is called "that´s the thing about praise" by Benjamin Williams Hastings. Fast forward two years later, I am still a connect group member and have developed so many friendships in the group, I was baptized on Easter and serve in the Local kids ministry. I´m so grateful for the very short time I knew Ariel because she had such an impact on me and planted a seed which developed into my seeking the Lord more than I ever had in my 34 years. She was in inspiration and true role model and I just wish I had the chance to tell her how grateful I am for those times she hugged me and smiled from ear to ear during times I needed it the most and for being the vessel the Lord used to encourage me to be on the path I am today.

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