Emma Williams obituary: Emma Williams's Obituary, Topeka

In Memory Of
Emma Alona Rae Williams

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Obituary photo of Emma Williams, Topeka-KS

In Memory Of
Emma Alona Rae Williams

Emma Alona Rae Williams, 11, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

She was born August 4, 2005, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Lon Williams and Michelle (Whitman) Erwin. She was a 6th grader at Jay Shideler Elementary School.

Survivors include her parents: Michelle (Mike) Erwin, Topeka; Lon (Bobbi) Williams, Leavenworth; siblings: Jaren Buck, Carthage, MO; Levi Prewitt, Modesto, CA; Jordan Messbarger, Noah Messbarger and Delaney Williams, all of Topeka; grandparents: Donavan and Carla Whitman, Carthage, MO and Joella Williams, Akron, CO; step-sisters, Laura Schmitz, Haysville, KS; Lisa Bishop, Wichita, KS; Stacy Erwin, Wichita, KS; Kelsie Erwin, Topeka; Lexi Erwin, Topeka; Amanda Vroman, Council Grove, KS Janelle Carpenter and Cheyenne Vroman, both of Leavenworth and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a brother C.J. Williams and grandfather, Earl Williams.

Emma was a bright young girl who always knew how to make people laugh. She had a passion for volleyball. Her dream was to become a trauma surgeon. Emma loved to sing she always had her radio on and was jamming out. She loved her friends and family dearly. She always had a big smile on her face and could light up any room. She will be missed by many, at such a young age she touched so many people's lives. She always strived to be a straight 'A ' student, very organized, and great friend. "God picks the most beautiful flowers for his garden."

She participated in girl scouts, girls on the run, Shideler Singers, military kids camp and military school liaison club.

Funeral services will be 10 am, Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 37th & Wanamaker. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4pm - 6pm at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shawnee County Suicide Prevention Coalition, P.O. 3923, Topeka, KS 66604 or online at www.scspc.org.

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Emma Alona Rae Williams, 11, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

She was born August 4, 2005, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Lon Williams and Michelle (Whitman) Erwin. She was a 6th grader at Jay Shideler Elementary School.

Survivors include her parents: Michelle (Mike) Erwin, Topeka; Lon (Bobbi) Williams, Leavenworth; siblings: Jaren Buck, Carthage, MO; Levi Prewitt, Modesto, CA; Jordan Messbarger, Noah Messbarger and Delaney Williams, all of Topeka; grandparents: Donavan and Carla Whitman, Carthage, MO and Joella Williams, Akron, CO; step-sisters, Laura Schmitz, Haysville, KS; Lisa Bishop, Wichita, KS; Stacy Erwin, Wichita, KS; Kelsie Erwin, Topeka; Lexi Erwin, Topeka; Amanda Vroman, Council Grove, KS Janelle Carpenter and Cheyenne Vroman, both of Leavenworth and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a brother C.J. Williams and grandfather, Earl Williams.

Emma was a bright young girl who always knew how to make people laugh. She had a passion for volleyball. Her dream was to become a trauma surgeon. Emma loved to sing she always had her radio on and was jamming out. She loved her friends and family dearly. She always had a big smile on her face and could light up any room. She will be missed by many, at such a young age she touched so many people's lives. She always strived to be a straight 'A ' student, very organized, and great friend. "God picks the most beautiful flowers for his garden."

She participated in girl scouts, girls on the run, Shideler Singers, military kids camp and military school liaison club.

Funeral services will be 10 am, Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 37th & Wanamaker. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4pm - 6pm at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shawnee County Suicide Prevention Coalition, P.O. 3923, Topeka, KS 66604 or online at www.scspc.org.

To share a memory of Emma or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.

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Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
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Monday, December 5, 2016 at 10:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
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Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family

Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family

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