Goodbye

On Sunday, March 13, at 2:30 pm, Debra Murphy Williams departed her earthly time with us. It was a passing that was long-anticipated and, at the same time, dreaded by those of us who loved her. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, and mother; and a woman of extraordinary gifts of compassion and intellect who poured her life into the care and nurture of others, notably many of us. We were inspired by her energy and courage.

The opportunity to gather and grieve her loss will be announced on this site in the coming days. As was her wish, she passed away in her home and was surrounded and supported by her family over the past two weeks as it became clear that her thirty-month struggle with ALS was nearing its end. Please hold Abbey, Paul, and Annie close in your hearts over these coming weeks as we square ourselves to face the days ahead without our beloved one.