Sunny Williams

Murray, Utah --In the first hours of January 19, we lost our Sunny unexpectedly. Too smart, quick witted, opinionated, dedicated to friendships and mutual causes. You knew she loved you whether she agreed with you or not. If the opposite was true, you knew that too.

She entered this life in the morning of July 20, 1976 with her eyes wide open (literally). She was always her own package from the very start. Her parents, Bonnie Moon Williams and Scott R Williams, knew early on that that she could create her own mold and her mark in the world. With their love and support she did.

From her early education in the Gifted Student Program, we knew she was special. Sunny graduated from Viewmont High School. While in high school she began her career in volunteering and was invited by the Aids Foundation to attend a national symposium in Washington DC. Sunny completed two bachelor degrees, one in Sociology and the other in Environmental Science at the University of Utah. Sunny’s career at eBay launched her into lifelong friendships.

Sunny made her mark by using her sabbaticals to travel to other countries. In Belize she assisted students with planting and caring for a garden. She was kind and patient with the students, answering their questions thoroughly. The garden thrived, as did the students. She did a fund raiser and received matching funds from her employer to assist with the caring of small children at orphanages in Cambodia and Thailand. She was always there when her friends needed anything. She did fund raisers here in Utah to support animals and other multiple causes. Sunny was an empathetic person who thought of others. Sunny laughed, loved and lived her life with attitude! A piece of me is missing. I brought her spirit into this world, and she has taken it with her and into the arms of her loving family.

Maya Angelou said, “Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.” In so many ways, this applies to Sunny. She was a sister for the earth itself and all of the creatures within it. While we were all raised in the same family, Sunny had unique qualities, different from her two siblings. She bloomed and let her intelligence and passion show for the betterment of so many people. She was serious, funny, sarcastic and passionate about environmental and social issues. The hole she has left in our hearts won’t soon be filled. She will be forever missed. Our hope is that she is now in the care of our forefathers. Sisters are like stars, you may not always see them, but you know they’re always there.

As the guy who was fortunate enough to spend 14 years with Sunny, I am truly grateful for having that time with her. I do not have the words to explain how thankful I am for her, and the opportunity I’ve had to really know not only what she loves, but who she loves as well. I want everyone who loves her to know how much she truly loves them. As far as life may get sometimes, we will always have what she has given us.

Sunny is survived by her spouse, Chadlee Bryant; parents, Bonnie Moon Williams, Scott R. Williams; sister, Marci Flocken; brother, Daron Williams (Renae Powell); step sons, Steven Bryant and Owen Bryant; nephews Jordan Flocken, David Flocken, and Castor Williams; Step Grandpa Raymond Stack.

Celebration of Life for Sunny Williams. We invite you to join us in celebrating the life of Sunny Williams, who passed away on January 19, 2025. Sunny was loved by many, and we want to come together to share memories, offer support, and honor the wonderful life she lived.

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm MT
Location: The Utah Cambodian Cultural Buddhist Temple, 3325 W 3800 S, West Valley City, UT 84119 (Basement of the main building)

If you would like to help with the event, contact Chanda Chuon on Instagram.