Crime & Safety
Stephanie Williams, Chesco Murder Victim, Had 'Heart Of Gold'
Stephanie Williams, who was killed by her husband in an apparent murder-suicide, was remembered by friends and family as an amazing mother.

WEST CHESTER, PA — An outpouring of support for Chester County murder victim Stephanie Williams has come in over the last several days as the local community reels from the violent tragedy that befell her and her husband.
Stephanie's husband, former pro wrestler Charlies "Rockin Rebel" Williams, shot and killed Stephanie before shooting and killing himself inside their home on North Five Points Road in West Chester on June 1.
The pair left behind two young children, Colton and Maddison.
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Stephanie, aged 50, was remembered by friends and family for her "heart of gold" and was described as an amazing mother in a GoFundMe that has been put together for her surviving family.
"Her family considered her the first born leader, the glue, the best friend, the heart of gold, the crafty one, the brain, and most importantly the best mother those children could ever have," wrote Chad Burtnett, Stephanie's brother, on the GoFundMe page. "Together, our family will do our best to give them all the love, security, and peaceful life imaginable. In the name of our sister and daughter we will continue to love, care and support Colton and Maddison, always and forever."
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As of Monday morning, more than $20,000 had been raised by the community for Stephanie's children.
Stephanie had a degree in early childhood development and spend years caring for and educating disabled children, her family said. She spent the past 10 years operating a daycare center out of her own home.
A funeral will be held Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sts. Simon and Jude Church in West Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Maddison and Colton's trust fund: Colton and Maddison Williams, BB&T Bank, 311 North 5 Points Road, West Chester, PA, 19382 c/o Jessica.
To learn more about the GoFundMe page and to donate, see here.
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