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The youngest of 12 children, Tiajuana Kimberly
Williams was born January 23, 1967 to Margaret
and Edward Williams. She was a fun loving
person who enjoyed spending quality time
with her friends and she did what was most
important to her – taking care of her elderly
parents.
In her late teens she met “the love
of her life”, Mr. Michael Williams. Their
courtship was filled with love and devotion
and they were married soon afterwards. In
April 1993, she learned that both she and
Michael were HIV positive. They both became
active in the fight against HIV/AIDS by
educating family and friends about the precautions
they needed to take in order to protect
themselves against the disease.
Tiajuana's wish was that all women get regularly tested for any STD especially HIV/AIDS because she realized first hand that AIDS 'does not discriminate'.
Over the years, she was the recipient of a lot of emotional and physical pain due to her illness. Many criticized and ostricized her, talked about what they thought was wrong with her etc but she pressed on--confiding in only her best friend. She became an advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention by sharing information with family and friends about the importance of getting tested.
At the age of 33, she succumbed to complications from AIDS.
She was survived by her husband, who passed
shortly afterwards, their 2 dogs, lots of family and friends.
Her presence will be forever missed by all
who knew her. Her spirit will forever live on...through Tia's Foundation.
When I was in the Military, she sent me this song to remember her by.....She'll forever be missed...... Coletta
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