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Jeanette Luke "Gigi" Williams
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Don Myers
February 21, 2021
To George, Ghislaine and Brad, I send you my most sincere and heartfelt sympathies. I am sorry that I missed the ability to celebrate my love for your mother at the onset of your loss. Gigi was incredible to me in so many ways. I have many fond memories, and I have all of you to thank for some excellent health and eating habits. (Gigi is who turned me on to Greek salads and a few other things.) I would never have become a swimmer had it not been for her as well. My Father, Jude, passed on February 1st, 2014, and my mother followed a little less than five weeks after on March 18th. Whatever issues they differed on, I know my mother loved Gigi dearly and was thankful for her friendship. I have been cherishing my thoughts of Gigi, and again, I send all of my love and prayers to y’all for your loss.
John Luke
December 31, 2013
My dear sister,
As Patty said it has been nearly a year since you hung on for one more tax deduction for Will. What a Trooper you were. Just like your mother. I have thought of you often over the past year. For some reason the picture of you locked in my mind is in the white dress with the red apple when you were three. Mummy was getting ready to take you and me to a special event in North Conway, but you were not happy and you were crying and banging your head on the floor. Mommy knew what to do, though. She poured a glass of cold water on you and you stopped your tantrum immediately. I thought it was really funny, but I was only seven. Actually the thought crossed my mind today that I am the only person alive who knew you all your life. That's a special honor. I miss you, my sister. You always pushed me to do the right thing. By the way, I saw Ghislaine a couple weeks ago and I told her she should take the puzzle I framed for you that you put in your laundry room. She said she would and would find a more appropriate place for it in her home.
I have tried to make my comments light just in case you can read them, I hope they will bring a smile to your face.
Let me end by telling you the Red Sox won the World Series. I know you would have enjoyed this team with all the beards. Omar, Sarah and I went to the opening day game and helped get them off to a grand start.
Finally, one of the highlights of 2013 was when Omar, Sahar and I attended your memorial service. It was beautiful. Sahar todo the red, white and blue purse you gave her. We really felt your presence.
I love you and miss you,
John
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Patty Luke
December 31, 2013
Dear Gigi, I have written you many letters in my life but this is the hardest. It has been almost a year since your passing. I knew for a long while that you were very sick and I did not want you to suffer knowing what a proud person you were. I knew it was hard for you to ask for help but in the end you made great friendships with the people who came to help you. That was so you. You loved everyone from the milkman to the president of a big financial company we both worked for. In the year you have been gone many changes have happened. My husband's disease has progressed and he is in an assisted living. You were always so supporting to me when I would talk to you about the situation. I know you are still keeping me strong and helping me to take care of myself. Your words for me to not worry about everyone's opinions and do what I have to do has made me feel better. Knowing you are watching over me and sending me hearts get me through some tough times. I'm not saying goodbye to you because I know you are there for me. When I think of you you are there; when I see hearts you are sending them. Thank you for still being my big sister and always being there for me. I love you Gigi. Your sister Patty
February 4, 2013
My memories of Gigi go back in time. One of my favorite memories was at the Homestead when Gigi would wear her curlers and encourage us all to stay up late! I don't know how she functioned on so little sleep. Our trip down the Saco in the canoe was also one of the memories I will hold dear. I saw Gigi in Florida on several occasions and was so impressed with her vibrant smile and will to carry on as if no medical issues would keep her down. She is a tribute to us all and we know she is at peace and watching out for all of us.
David and Tracy Huntington
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Trina Wright
January 24, 2013
My heart is with you all.
Barbara Jones
January 19, 2013
Oh my dear friend, Gigi. I smile as I remember:
- Our shopping trips to all the consignment, flea markets, and antique shops in the area. You knew someone at almost every place. I met such friendly people when I was with you.
- Watching the playoffs with George and I yelling at the TV, Ken pacing in the background, and you calling up from downstairs to find out what was happening because you were too nervous to watch the game.
- Your amazing brisket.
- Having dinner with you at Ruth Chris's and watching you enjoy that marvelous berries and cream dessert.
- Driving through the local MacDonald's for your Senior Citizen's Diet Coke AND getting the free refill too.
- Your little stashes of winnings from the casino which all had their proper container and proper place in your car.
- Your big stashes of boxes in the garage that used to drive George crazy. But you ALWAYS had the right size box to ship ANYTHING anywhere!
- You making me laugh so hard I couldn't breathe with your stories about the dog buried in the yard and meeting Ray Liotta on the plane.
- You and Kenny talking obsessively about getting and keeping status on American.
I will miss you so much, my dear friend. I'm so glad that I got to see you one last time. You are with God now and at peace.
Dear George, Brad, Ghislaine, and Patty: I'm so sorry I couldn't be there today. Ken told me what a beautiful ceremony it was. God bless you all and hold you in His loving arms.
Bette ruysschaert
January 17, 2013
Dear Will, Ghislaine and Brad, I am heartbroken. My dear, sweet friend Gigi is at peace. bless her heart - for she was so strong. I vividly remember the days she would come over to the house in Brussels every morning with the children and we'd discuss every-thing and play with the kids. It is wonderful to have the fond memories of our friendship and I will never forget her sweet disposition and concern for others. Now the Lord is taking full care of her .
January 17, 2013
Will, Ghislaine and Brad, I am so sorry for your loss. Gigi was a very special person and will be missed.
Gaby Ruysschaert Herring
Chip Ruysschaert
January 17, 2013
From The Ruysschaert Family. We were close friends of your family. My mom and Gigi were basically best friends in Brussels. I vividly remember Gigi nursing her babies sitting at our kitchen table in Brussels while my mom cooked many dinners. We are very saddened to hear this news. My mom especially. She will be driving to Dallas for the funeral. Our sincere condolences to all of you. May you RIP Gigi. Chip Ruysschaert in San Diego
Pam Means
January 13, 2013
To Gigi's loving family, let me say how sorry I am o hesr of her passing. I was not aware of her illnesses. I loved receiving he annual Christmas letters. Unlike most, these were beauifully written. I suspected something was amiss when she stopped sending them. You all were great neighbors. Many happy times with the HOA group.I am out of the country so I won't be able to attend her service.My thoughts are with you all.
paul willey
January 13, 2013
George and family: Diane and I were very sorry to hear about Gigi. Our prayers are with you at this time. Best regards, Paul and Diane Willey, Dallas
Judy Davis
January 13, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Gigi's family. I knew Gigi in Brussels. We worked together at the American Women's Club. We had so much fun preparing and serving lunches one year. Gigi made her famous hot fudge sauce and caramel sauce for sundaes which we served at lunch. I was lucky to get her recipes which I just came across a few weeks ago. We both left Brussels in 1976. My husband I now live in Palm Beach Gardens. She was a lovely lady.
dormand & Bobbie Long
January 13, 2013
In every organization that Gigi Williams was in, she was the most reliable and hardest worker, never once ruffling feathers or calling any attention to herself.
In an era when it is difficult to get parents to participate in the essential work for their kids' organizations, Gigi was the first one there in the morning and the last to leave, whether it was cooking her famous all-beef hot dogs for a Y swim meet or bearing part of the enormous load of running a swim meet for the Richardson Y or the City of Richardson Swim Team, where Brad and Ghislaine were outstanding swimmers and George and Gigi were among the hardest working parent volunteers.
George, Brad and Ghislaine, we all share in your grief at the loss of your wonderful wife and Mother, who had a tremendous gift for making the life of all around her better.
Gigi's hard work was rewarded when Ghislane's swimming prowess gained her admission into the US Naval Academy, where she provided leadership on its swim team and later as a fighter pilot.
Gigi will be missed by all who remember her as the Mom who was always there for her kids' organizations parent work duties.
She was always at the polls for each election and was one of those who made things happen to provide a better quality of life for all the rest of us.
Gigi and George were pillars in the community for the Country Forest/Jackson Meadows Homeowners Association, doing a mountain of work to make things better for all of the neighbors.
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