Over the weekend, the arts and entertainment community buried who we know as the face of Systemic Sclerosis Scleroderma, Demetria Williams (Sunrise October 28, 1971 – Sunset June 2, 2018). Also known to her community as a host, a fashion model, an activist, and a prayer warrior, Williams used her platforms of social media, radio, television, church and even runways to bring awareness to Systemic Scleroderma. According to sciencedirect.com, “Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a connective tissue disease of unknown etiology, complex gene-tics, substantial mortality, and no cure. The disease has world-wide distribution, with 150,000 to 300,000 persons affected in the United States.” SSc attacked Demetria’s body without
At her homegoing celebration, one could hear light sobs, but essentially time stood still at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church as funeral attendees, inclusive of South Florida’s most talented, reflected on their personal lives, its impact and their legacies. Ironically, I entered the building feeling less than alive, feeling routine and sinking in my own sorrow. I was going through my own storm but was determined to pay my respect. And the selfish part of me was hoping the Lord would meet me there with a divine message concerning my growth and direction.
Then faith rose up as Demetria’s twin sister, Davica, went into action. She ascended to the pulpit, dressed like a Queen in an emerald green gown, grabbed the mic, and repeatedly said “It is well with my soul!” Subsequently, she squared off with the audience and said, “For those of you sitting on your calling, it is time to rise up and do the work! God has fashioned it this way…”
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