Mrs. Shaunda Nichole Sampson Williams was born January 30, 1969 in Jacksonville, Florida to Jerome and Mrs. Sandra "Joyce" Smith Sampson.  She attended the local schools of Duval County, graduating from Andrew Jackson Senior High School – Class of 1987.

While a student in high school, Shaunda was actively involved as a proud member of the Lady Tigers basketball team.

At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior.  She attended The Bethel Church, Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., Lead Pastor and Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Sr., Pastor Emeritus.

Mrs. Williams was employed by Visiting Physician's Association as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where she rendered several years of dedicated service.

Shaunda was predeceased by her father; grandparents, Charles and Hildreth Smith and "Uncle Tippo."

On August 31, 2021, Mrs. Shaunda Nichole Sampson Williams entered eternal rest. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Joseph Williams, Jr.; beloved son, Rashaun Tyrell Sampson; mother, Mrs. Sandra "Joyce" Smith Sampson; aunt, Mrs. Cheryl Miles; cousins, Trace, Cherae, Sandra and Malcolm Miles; close friends, Angela and Shelby; a number of other relatives, coworkers and friends.