Geta Ionie Williams

Geta You were the eldest sister of 4 girls, and nearly nine years older than me. You like to be known as 'Ionie' but, many family members like me, always called you 'Geta' which you just answered yes! With a smile. Geta... You were one of the most popular and well-liked member of the Williams family, as well as a much-loved student at all the schools and colleges you attend. Indeed, You had many friends; on many occasions, I was your "chaperone" at every young age. When you meet any of your friends." I was known as little Eileen" despite the fact I was nearly as tall as you. Geta... You had a great sense of adventure and fearless characteristic; You loved the challenges trying new things and ventures that crossed your path. You loved to shop for clothes in Birmingham, and you took me when you started to earn a wage. We shared the same love of shopping and visited new places. Geta... You attended parent's events, defended us if anyone tried to bully us. You allocated and shared your time with your siblings, which was always fun. You were my first hairstylist, as a child for a special occasion you would press all our hairs (straightening hair). You taught me how to pressed hair. If fact you taught me to do 'Afro' like the Jackson fives, by Chinese bumping hair the night before. You were the most patient natured sibling and softly well-spoken member of the family, considering you were born in Jamaica. You spoke English all the time and frowned when we spoke bad patios. You always saw the good in everyone and encourage me to do the same. I would say that really; you had a childish, playful character; you would like to provoke or tease "for instance, that we would lose our fingers if we didn't stop sucking our thumb... Oh yes, and write letters from boys, saying the letter came in the post to me. You were always good at persuading, and negotiating with anybody, including mum and dad into changing their minds for us to visit friends or go to the local youth club and later going clubbing. Geta... You love listening to reggae music and play them over so many times; we learnt the words. You collected reggae records regularly and taught me the latest dance moves. Your children were later exposed to the same rituals. I went to my first club with Geta, and it was called the 'Rising Star because of my heights. I had no problem gaining access. Geta. Your competitive sporty nature was highlighted by your love for all types of team games such as netball, rounds and athletes. I followed the same path as you, by representing my school and them College in playing netball. We were never bored while you were at home. You shared so many skills because you loved teaching us new skills such as playing board games, cards, playground games, like skipping, and two-ballers Including marbles. Geta. You shared your love for cooking and baking skills and explained the techniques. When mum just said, watch and learn'. You taught me how to cook English dishes and traditional Jamaican dishes; Also, you provided me with accurate information, such as the quality of ingredients and how to bake Jamaican puddings and rum cake. Geta You were the sweetie's queen because you thrived on knowing and trying all the new sweets and you always gave us "a little taste" .regardless of how much stash of candy you brought!!! I was please with your sweetie education because when I entered a quiz online to name fifty sweets, I scored 49 out of fifty thanks to you. You loved to reading comics "Bunty" "Jackie" because you got picture A3 size of the Jackson fives, and I remember that their eyes in the pictures seemed to follow me around the bedroom. When I mentioned the matter to her, she dismissed it and told me not to look at them!!! Also, Mills and Boom books we were not allowed to touch them. . Geta, thank you for all you have done for me God bless you...