Sacred to the Memory of Shelley Smith Williams, My Only Daughter, Whom I Always Loved and Adored So Much!
She died in August 2024 by her own hand. She was still just as young and beautiful the last time I saw her in 2024 when we got together for lunch in Newport to celebrate her birthday. This photo was taken at her high school prom in Alcoa, TN. Her escort is Tom Turnbow who went on to a very successful life. When he was dating Shelley, Tom and I sparred on the tennis courts of Alcoa. He was such a nice young man, great at tennis, and I hoped she would stay with him. But she could not brook an alpha male. Farewell, sweet girl, farewell. I hope I get to see you again and hug you and tell you how much I missed you…and how much love and beauty you brought into my life.
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