Tributes have flowed online for Michelle Williams, a local community health worker, who died last week.
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The 36-year-old has been remembered as kind, caring and joyous by many in the local community, following her death in a car accident on Elsmore Road on Tuesday last week.
A memorial service for Ms Williams will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, at 2pm on Friday.
On Facebook, there were tributes to Ms Williams, after The Inverell Times posted the story last Thursday.
“Such a vibrant lovely girl who made a real difference in our Community ... she is already terribly missed,” Robyn Waters wrote.
“She was, and remains still so vital in my mind, the most joyous person I've ever known. It was a privilege to have had her touch my life,” wrote former Inverell Times journalist and editor Michele Jedlicka. “The loss of somebody with that much energy and altruism - it's inconceivable. My deepest sympathies for the Williams family.”
“Michelle will be remembered as a kind, caring, selfless, bright and bubbly woman. An absolutely beautiful soul,” wrote Liesel Taber.
“When I found out I just couldn't believe it, too young and thanks Michelle for being there for me when I had my first baby 6 years ago. Such a beautiful person and so caring,” wrote Chantelle Bradshaw.
Bernise Livermore-Leese wrote: “God called his angel on earth home.. such a beautiful soul. my deepest condolences to Michelle's family and friends. She will be sadly missed.”
“She was one of my customers and was like a breath of fresh air, when she came into the shop,” Kerrie Kennedy wrote. “You will be sadly missed Miss Michelle and I will truly miss your bubbly self.”
The community health employee, originally from Tullamore in central west NSW, was secretary of the Inverell Anti-Violence Committee.
She was remembered for the major role she played in raising awareness about White Ribbon Day, and other events that shone a light on domestic violence.
Ms Williams was often on the front lines of domestic violence in her role as a child protection worker, and last year she told The Inverell Times that domestic violence was prevalent in nearly every referral she saw.
Police are still investigating last week’s car accident and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
