SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland –“We are not battered, but we are hurt,” was the comment from the bereaved aunt of well-known entertainer Medikk, who went missing exactly a year ago. Her skeletal remains were later found in a cane field in Wallen, St Catherine, in February.

“For those of you out there and in here (church building) who loved Stephanie, Stephanie knew God, and she comes from a household where her mother didn’t play around. The children had to go to church, and they had to praise God,” stated the aunt before giving a tribute in song.

While no direct reference was made during the thanksgiving service in remembrance of the life and legacy of the entertainer, which was held at the Church of God in Jamaica located in Savanna-La-Mar on Saturday, the police in October of last year suggested that the disappearance of the 29-year-old Medikk, whose real name is Stephanie Debbie Ann Williams, may be linked to an imprisoned convict.

“I just want to point out that while we cannot tell an individual how they should live their lives, one must be cautious with the type of relationships they engage in. In this particular matter, we believe that certain instructions were issued by a convict within a penal institution, and we are continuing our probe because we want to bring closure to the matter as well,” stated Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Fitz Bailey last October.

Pastor Dwayne Lyons, who delivered the sermon in the form of an evangelical service, reminded those present at the cheerful service, which was not overwhelmed by tears, to always remember their creator.

“If we are going to honour the life of Stephanie, then let us do it in a way that gives glory to God. So, I’m going to preach a crusade message today.

“Solomon said, ‘Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.’ And of all people, Solomon was qualified to tell us this because early in his life, he forgot his God…” preached Pastor Lyons.

Williams, who was from Westmoreland, was living at Mayfair in Red Hills, St Andrew, at the time of her untimely passing.

The eulogy was read by one of her younger sisters, Shanice Foster, who described her sister as a caring, affectionate, and motherly big sister who always played the role of mediator within the close-knit family. She reportedly always told her siblings that she loved them.

As a child, Williams, who loved Science and Mathematics, enjoyed experiments and dissecting reptiles.

While the siblings loved dancing, Williams also loved singing and performing in the church choir. She wrote her first song at the age of 10 and recorded her first single in 2017, titled “Mi Ride.”

Williams attended Savanna-La-Mar Primary School, followed by Petersfield High School in the parish. She later went to the International University of the Caribbean.

Williams, who had an eye for fashion and cosmetology, operated her business, Rheborn Holistic, a manufacturing and distribution company that makes natural personal care and skin care items. Even though Williams pursued a degree in nursing, she was a certified makeup artist and was described as someone with an entrepreneurial spirit from her days in high school. She also reportedly always had a positive mindset with a determination to be successful in life.

Although Williams was a makeup artist whose original dream was to be a forensic pathologist, she always dreamt of being a recording artiste.

The cremated remains of Williams were laid to rest at Honeygan’s Funeral Home and West Palm Memorial Gardens in the town.

Williams leaves behind her mother, Millicent McCurdy; siblings; other relatives; and friends.