Obituaries 12 October 2023

Amber Nicole (Williams) Ralston

Amber Nicole (Williams) Ralston, 48, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Amber was born March 11, 1975 to Richard L. Williams and Eleanor (Kelley) Williams of Hillsboro.

A 1993 graduate of Hillsboro High School, she went on to obtain her bachelor's degree in speech communication/public relations from Miami University in 1997. On May 22, 2004, Amber and Jason E. Ralston were married. She worked for Merchants National Bank in the loan department for many years and was currently employed as the office coordinator for Visiting Angels in Wilmington.

Known for her uplifting spirit and compassionate heart, Amber was quick to pray for and with anyone in need. Following her miraculous healing from a brain tumor as a young adult, Amber shared her testimony of faith through speaking and singing at churches, organizations and anywhere she had the opportunity.

The First Baptist Church of Hillsboro was her home church, but she attended Victorious Living Church while residing in Grove City, Ohio. Amber was involved with Aglow International, the Carpenter's House in Hillsboro and was a passionate supporter of the Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center.

She is survived by her husband, Jason E. Ralston of Hillsboro (originally from Piqua); stepdaughter, Karolyn Victoria Ralston of Piqua; mother, Eleanor (Kelley) Williams of Hillsboro; brother, Rick and Lynn (Morgan) Williams of Dallas, N.C.; sisters, Lisa (Williams) and Eddie Gibson of Jacksonville, Fla. and Robin (Williams) and Dr. Barry Simms of Lebanon; sister-in-law, Dianne (Hogle) Williams of Hillsboro; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Amber was preceded in death by her father, Richard Williams; her oldest brother, Dan Williams; and niece, Cara Megan Simms.

A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.

To sign Amber's online guest book, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com or to leave a like, comment or share, visit the Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Care Facebook page.

 

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Dawn Watson (not verified)

13 October 2023

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It’s with a heavy heart that I write this. I have always looked up to Amber. She has an amazing devotion and faith that so impressed upon me. She will always be in my thoughts. I send my heartfelt prayers to her entire family! ❤️

Teresa Luman (not verified)

13 October 2023

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I was so sad to hear of Ambers passing. I worked with Amber at Merchants National Bank. She was always so sweet and so kind to me. We exchanged Christmas cards after she left the bank. I’m sure she’s in the presence of the Lord. May the Lord bless her family with his peace and comfort and wonderful memories.

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