LONDON, ENGLAND – The literary and Caribbean cultural communities are mourning the passing of Tempie Delois Williams (née King), a bestselling American author whose inspirational love story, community contributions, and passion for education touched lives across continents.
Tempie Williams first found literary success in the United States through PublishAmerica, where her debut novel Feelings quickly gained a loyal readership. But it was through this publishing house that she also discovered something far greater—love. She met fellow author Ras Albert Williams, a British-based Dominican writer and historian. The two formed an instant connection that blossomed into a devoted 17-year marriage rooted in mutual creativity, compassion, and quiet strength.
Together, the couple lived what many would consider an exemplary life—model citizens, never seeking fame, never causing scandal—simply devoted to each other and to their work. They shared an unshakable bond of love, study, and service. Tempie pursued education with passion: enrolling in Open University courses, gaining foundation-level amateur radio certification, and joining the Bookkeepers Association—all while navigating serious health challenges with dignity and grace.
In later years, Tempie became bed-bound, but she remained spirited and intellectually sharp, continuing to support Albert’s creative work and staying connected to the world through reading, family memories, and spiritual reflection.
Her novel Feelings—a poignant exploration of medical risk, love, and emotional recovery—has taken on new resonance in light of her passing. In a surreal twist, one scene in the book features a laser surgery gone wrong—eerily mirroring the real-life health crisis that would claim her years later. The line between fiction and prophecy blurred, giving her words enduring weight.
Tempie was also known for her pride in her dreadlocks, which she wore with quiet defiance and joy, symbolizing her connection to identity, freedom, and self-respect.
“Even now, in her room,” says Ras Albert, “her dreadlocks lie peacefully on the bed, surrounded by photos of our life, our families, our love. It’s as if her spirit curated her memorial.”
As funeral arrangements are made, her husband is calling on members of the press to bear witness to her legacy, not out of vanity, but as an act of historical and cultural remembrance.