She is a Comanche; during her terms of office, she was the only enrolled American Indian state legislator in Colorado.

[1] Before running for office, she was a Special Education Professional in the Cherry Creek School District for 22 years.

The car Williams was driving veered into oncoming traffic, killing Brianna Michelle Gomez.

[2] Williams' son and two grandsons weren't wearing seatbelts and were hospitalized with injuries after being ejected from the vehicle.

Subsequently, losing her expected promotion to Chairwoman of the Colorado State Senate Transportation Committee.