Message from Mercedes Nicole
July 7, 2017 5:55 PM
My beautiful Vickie, today I am learning of yoyr passing. My heart is broken. There are so many that have gone to rest in the last few months, that I had no idea had gone. My mother died 1/23/17... and I could follow what was happening in the world. I will miss you dear friend. I will miss you.
Love, Mercedes
Message from Karen Russell
March 19, 2017 8:04 AM
My condolences to the Williams Family.
A candle was lit by Kim & Jayda Hardy
on March 16, 2017 6:39 AM
A candle was lit by Harnette E. Jones
on March 11, 2017 12:07 PM
Message from Ali Thomas, MD
March 11, 2017 11:44 AM
Deeply, deeply saddened both by Ms. Williams passing and my inability to attend her memorial service due to work. I was privileged to care for this VIP when she was first hospitalized last month, and eagerly looked forward to next seeing her at the bookstore. LEMS was a most prized treasure, and as a father there were few greater pleasures than to see my small children looking through its collection of Afro-centric books. I send heart-felt condolences to her family and to all who loves her. May we continue her legacy, as her soul continues to ascend through the spiritual worlds. Well done, Ms. Williams, well done.
A candle was lit by Antoinette Antoine
on March 11, 2017 7:32 AM
Message from Azziem Hassan Underwood (AzziemTheDream)
March 11, 2017 6:34 AM
Our thoughts and prayers for the Vickie Williams family. We hope that her work continues. Not often in your lifetime do you get to meet a genuine loving individual like Vickie Williams was.
Message from The Association for the Study of Classical African Studies
March 11, 2017 12:49 AM
To: The Family of Miss Vickie Williams and the Pacific Northwest Community
From: The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations
The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations (ASCAC) extends deep condolences to the family, friends, and extended community of Queen Mother Vickie Williams. While her transition leaves a void in the hearts and minds of those close to her, that void reverberates far and wide, as the Queen Mother and her work had become an institution in Seattle and a home to national and international visitors, Persons outside of Seattle immediately recognized her influence when they walked into her bookstore and spoke with her.
Miss Vickie, a gentle spirit in action with others, was a fierce warrior and expressed love and undying commitment for the liberation of African people. She opened the Life Enrichment Bookstore to persons and groups who required a space to do work to liberate her people. The Queen Nzinga Heru Study Group, an ASCAC group, met monthly at the bookstore.
While the work of the Queen Mother influenced African Centered scholars across the nation, Pan African leaders like Dr. Leonard Jeffries and Professor James Small and organizations such as ASCAC, it also influenced the work of practitioners who took the knowledge gained and worked with it in their communities
We are sure the work Miss Vickie did and was known for will remain a legacy for others to discover and emulate. The Queen Mother will be missed, but as we are missing her, we can say with certainty, ‘Job Well Done, Miss Vickie. Job Well Done.’
As Queen Mother Miss Vickie Williams, Maa Kheru, continues to travel in the world of spirit, may she be protected, and may her journey move forward with without incident. May peace and joy be bestowed upon her, and may the Ancestors and the entire spiritual world receive her with open arms and embrace her with much love.
Hotep.
Mario Beatty - International President - the Association for the Studies of Classical African Civilizations
LaTrella Thornton - Education Commission Chair - the Association for the Studies of Classical African Civilizations, Priestess in the Shrine of Het -Heru
A candle was lit by Debra R Sullivan
on March 10, 2017 11:58 AM
A candle was lit by Betty Campbell
on March 9, 2017 11:29 PM
A candle was lit by Patt Butler-Lathan
on March 9, 2017 7:40 PM
A candle was lit by Paulette Payne
on March 9, 2017 6:18 PM
A candle was lit by Natalie Hunter
on March 9, 2017 4:53 PM
Message from The Muhammad family of Eastern Washington
March 9, 2017 9:57 AM
Our prayers of strength and love are with the family, friends and community that cared about Sis Vickie and her invaluable service to the community.
A candle was lit by Eric & Georgina Muhammad
on March 9, 2017 9:37 AM
A candle was lit by Shabazz Family
on March 8, 2017 10:23 PM
Message from Shawn & Gregory Davis
March 8, 2017 12:19 PM
Thank you for your life and commitment to our community. Thank you for allowing a meeting space for Kwanzaa and many other community events where information about Black history was shared and celebrated. My family is grateful to have been a part of your life for many years. Aaliyah, we send you our love and condolences. May God strengthen your heart during this time. With Love, The Davis and Nsimbi Families: Gregory, Shawn, and Jerrell Davis. Kaila Davis-Nsimbi and Ken Nsimbi.
A candle was lit by The Flowers Family - Thank you for your unconditional love.
on March 8, 2017 11:50 AM
A candle was lit by Johnny & Charlene Greene
on March 8, 2017 10:15 AM
A candle was lit by THE WILSON FAMILY
on March 8, 2017 8:13 AM
A candle was lit by Quintella Feliciano ( Que)
on March 8, 2017 7:28 AM
A candle was lit by Amanda Smith
on March 8, 2017 6:44 AM
A candle was lit by Paul Green
on March 7, 2017 11:31 PM
A candle was lit by Gail Haynes
on March 7, 2017 9:16 PM
A candle was lit by Michael Evans
on March 7, 2017 8:39 PM
A candle was lit by Sherry L Eberhardt
on March 7, 2017 7:15 PM
A candle was lit by Martin Family
on March 7, 2017 6:52 PM
Message from Heath, Kila, Nikkiah & DeOndre
March 7, 2017 6:50 PM
I thank you Vickie for being a friend to my mother, Melody and helping her when others couldn't. She always spoke highly of you and I am thankful that our souls crossed paths in this life time. You will be missed.
A candle was lit by Chris Oakley
on March 7, 2017 2:02 PM
A candle was lit by Julia A Boyd
on March 7, 2017 11:25 AM
Ms Vickie was a beacon of light during dark and stormy times her love for us as a community was so comforting and affirming. You will be missed Ms. Vickie
A candle was lit by Julia A. Boyd
on March 7, 2017 11:22 AM
Message from Northington Tees
March 7, 2017 10:49 AM
Our condolences to the family of Vickie. We have worked side by side with Vickie for over 15yrs. Many festival and shows. It was a pleasure and much fun. May God bless you all. Terry & Elenora Northington
Message from Howard Russell
March 7, 2017 10:24 AM
I was surprised when I received the news of Vicki passing. When I first met her I stared at her because of her style of course she called me out on it but I was overwhelmed with her energy and how she was a soldier for the African American Community. She was an extremely nice person and if she met you once she never forgot who you were... Aliyah my heart goes out to you. I will keep everyone that is surrounded around her loving energy in my thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by Pam and Paris Bridges
on March 7, 2017 1:32 AM
A candle was lit by Kathleen (Steele) Ahmad
on March 6, 2017 10:28 PM
Message from Deborah Green
March 6, 2017 9:39 PM
I am still in awe at the lost of such a wonderful and loving individual. Sis. Vicki always greeted you with a smile and a loving spirit. She was truly an inspiration to all that came in contact with her and she embraced throughout the communities. We were truly blessed by her generosity, knowledge, wisdom and strength. She gave so much yet asked so little. I love you Sis. Vicki today and always. Though you are absent from our presence you are forever in our hearts.
A candle was lit by Miss Schaffer, Juneteenth Celebration Committee, Tacoma, WA
on March 6, 2017 7:23 PM
A candle was lit by Omar Abdulalim
on March 6, 2017 7:09 PM
A candle was lit by Chrystal
on March 6, 2017 6:24 PM
Message from Oklahoma
March 6, 2017 6:24 PM
My condolences to the family and friends of an amazing woman. May your hearts be comforted and the blessed beyond measure. Rest in peace Vickie!!!
Message from Ann Branch
March 6, 2017 3:19 PM
I love you my Sister. Your loving spirit taught me first, and it will live on.
A candle was lit by Dr. Pamela Taylor
on March 6, 2017 2:41 PM
Message from Curtiss
March 6, 2017 2:22 PM
Sis. Vickie you will always be Remembered In Perfection! Thank you for all you did and the people you touched in your time here. Now you will forever be an Honored Ancestor.
Ase
A candle was lit by Curtiss Calhoun
on March 6, 2017 2:18 PM
A candle was lit by Dec. Ivan D. & Pamela Graves
on March 6, 2017 2:12 PM
A candle was lit by Millicent McIntosh
on March 6, 2017 1:55 PM
Message from Renton
March 6, 2017 12:48 PM
The passing of Vickie Williams is immensely felt in the community. I have had the pleasure to intersect with Vickie over the years in so many capacities from her helping me find culturally relevant books for my art room at Hawthorne Elementary School to attending speaking engagements to festive gatherings at her book store to seeing her tabling at public gatherings from Dawn's Fish Fry to Seattle University to crossing paths in Columbus City. I appreciate her willingness and availability to share her wealth of knowledge. Thank-you Vickie for being you! You will be missed however your legacy will live on.
A candle was lit by Elaine Simons
on March 6, 2017 12:35 PM
A candle was lit by Anita Koyier- Mwamba
on March 6, 2017 12:06 PM
Message from Charleete M Black
March 6, 2017 9:31 AM
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a strong community leader and supporter of the African American Community. RIP Vickie. I will miss you dearly.