Dear Friends and Colleagues

On 12 February 2008 at approximately 7am our beautiful 12-year-old daughter Emily Colette Williams was shot in the head after interrupting an armed robbery while collecting a neighbour’s child on the way to school. 

This senseless tragic death has touched the hearts of many, both nationally and internationally.  Emily was an exceptional child and all who truly knew her commented on her “presence”, her intelligence, her sense of humour, her sparkle, her spunkiness and determination and her beautiful smile. 

Emily dreamed of making a difference in this world.  She had her heart set on attending St Mary’s School in Waverley, where she had been accepted, and was unwavering in her belief that this was what she wanted.  To continue Emily’s legacy and assist other talented girls to fulfill their dreams as she herself was not able, we have decided to set up the Emily Williams Legacy – a fund to contribute towards the building of the “M.A.D.” Centre - a stimulating cultural Music, Art and Drama Centre, which celebrates the creative spirit. To commemorate Emily’s life one of the classrooms will be named the Emily Williams Room, a special place filled with love, light and laughter.                           

Emily reached out and touched so many lives in only 12 years.  With your help let her continue to reach even further. Emily, you will never be forgotten.

If you would like to make a donation the banking and contact details are as follows:

St Mary’s School for Girls
Standard Bank
Bramley
Johannesburg
Branch code : 004005
Account Number :  001789163
Ref : Emily Williams Legacy
Tel : +27 11 531 1800
Fax:  086-504-1122

In loving memory of a precious soul

Roger, Toni and Sophie Williams