Obituary of Rebecca Williams

Rebecca Lee Kay Williams was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 30, 1997. She was the youngest of four children born to Darlene Hagewood. Becca attended Monroe Schools and currently was a senior at Orchard Center High School where she served on Student Council as the Secretary. She was dedicated at the Apostolic Faith Temple in Taylor, and was baptized at the Stewart Road Church of God where she worshipped. Becca was very career-minded. She often spent time researching online and viewing You-tube videos. She used her knowledge to create unique hairstyles, beautiful hair, and make-up. Becca was looking forward to attending the Michigan College of Beauty. She was excited about the opportunity to help others feel better about themselves on her way to ultimately becoming a nurse. Becca was known for her persistence to the point of being stubborn, and she was passionate and persuasive. She was proud of her bedroom makeover with pink and zebra stripes. She was a member of BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse). Becca Kaylee Williams, age 18 of Monroe passed away at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Her passing was preceded by a maternal grandmother: Doris (Williams) Douglas and two nieces: Sophia Rose and Abbie Marie Compton. To cherish her memory she leaves her beloved mother: Darlene Hagewood (Frank Olmsted) of Monroe; maternal grandfather: Donald Hagewood of Tennessee; two brothers: David Compton of Romulus and Daniel Compton of Rochester, Indiana; one sister: Sarah Compton (Cody Foust) of Goshen, Indiana; her loving boyfriend: Joe Diovardi of Monroe; aunts; uncles; cousins; and all her friends. Friends may gather from 2:00-5:00pm on Thursday, February 11, 2015 at Stewart Road Church of God, 1199 Stewart Road. A Celebration of Her Life will follow at 5:00pm with Pastor Joseph Byrd officiating. All of those in attendance are encouraged to stay for a meal in the church fellowship hall. Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734) 384-5185 has been entrusted with her arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page. Though her time here on earth was short, and although we shall miss her dearly, we know that she now lives on in each and every one of our hearts.