We lost a mother with a heart of gold How much we miss her can never be told She shared our troubles, and helped us along If we follow her footsteps, we will never go wrong

🕯 Caroline Williams lit a candle The Best Mum in the World!

🕯 Dorothea Hasley lit a candle May you find comfort in your memories. Dorothéa Value Funerals

🕯 Ana Maria Belo lit a candle Dearest Betty, Hearing that you have left this world has saddened me greatly. You were such a shining light for me at NIDA and not only a great teacher but a great friend. Your door was always opened to me and I will never forget your kindness when it came to my nephew. Please give him a hug for me. You have infl...more

🕯 Sue Webster lit a candle Betty I'm so sad to hear you've gone. I'll miss your intellect, wit, humour, scepticism and friendship. You were also a great and valued friend to my parents, Mary and Trevor. Such a big loss. I feel privileged to have known you. As you always said "old age is not for sissies" but you fought it to the end. Sue Webster x...more

🕯 Karen Vickery lit a candle Betty, you shared such skill and passion with so many. Good enough was never enough and your admiration for and pursuit of the imagination in every actor was the most inspiring gift. As colleagues we shared so many stories and laughs. You never avoided confrontation, called it when you thought something ridiculous ( a...more

🕯 Wendy Strehlow lit a candle Betty, thank you so much for your guidance, direction and endless stories! Especially the London Blitz stories, I so wish you could have seen Henry 5 this year, you would have loved it. You always said it like it was and your candor was refreshing and necessary. Much love to your family who I'm sure will miss you so ...more

🕯 Gabrielle Rogers lit a candle Betty Williams was a true teacher: wise, uncompromising and so intelligent. She did not care to be liked; she cared to teach. Thank you, Betty; for everything you taught us. And for teaching me that an Oxford Dictionary is a girl's best friend. Rest in peace knowing you did your best for us all xxx

🕯 Fiona Press lit a candle I was privileged to have Betty as my voice teacher even before I came to NIDA in 1980. In introducing me to my true voice she introduced me to my true self, as an actor and a person. In the student years that followed, my development as an artist was profoundly influenced by her insistence that I acknowledge my strength ...more

🕯 Ana Maria Belo lit a candle Dearest Betty, Hearing that you have left this world has saddened me greatly. You were such a shining light for me at NIDA and not only a great teacher but a great friend. Your door was always opened to me and I will never forget your kindness when it came to my nephew. Please give him a hug for me. You have infl...more

🕯 Anna Lise Phillips lit a candle "Bibbidy bobbidy boo!" Thank you Betty for your tireless appreciation for the 'Voice' and for your real care of the humans those voices came from. No small task! And done with a healthy amount of much needed humor. All my love and gratitude, Anna Lise xxx

🕯 Bob Philippe lit a candle I have only the fondest of memories of Betty's classes and lovely presence during our time at NIDA. A very fine lady.

🕯 Briallen Clarke lit a candle Betty how lucky I was to have you as a teacher! You pushed me to be better than I thought I could be and taught me to never settle for 'it's fine'. A wicked sense of humour and a caring mentor ensured your classes were a highlight of my time at NIDA and your teachings will stay with me for a lifetime. Rest in Peace ...more

🕯 Anne Looby lit a candle Darling Betty... such gratitude for your teaching. My love and heartfelt condolences to Guy, Caroline and Charlie. You were a wonderful teacher Betty and my life is the richer for having learned from you. Your kindness, skill and heart were of benefit to so many and I feel blessed to have known you. Rest in peace Betty. ...more

🕯 Anna Lise Phillips lit a candle

Mrs Williams knew me for over 45 years, when Caroline and I were both in 1st Class at Neutral Bay Primary. Betty kept in touch as I grew up. When my Mother died she let me stay in her home while it was decided where I would go. My children both received gifts from her when they were born. There are not many people who would keep in touch with their...more

🕯 Michael McCall lit a candle It is with sadness that I heard of the passing of Betty China Williams this morning. I learnt a lot from Betty and if you've ever been taught by me then you've probably had a bit of her magic passed onto you. She was a champion for me at NIDA and was, more importantly, my granny when I needed a granny. I was only thi...more

🕯 Briallen Clarke lit a candle Betty how lucky I was to have you as a teacher! You pushed me to be better than I thought I could be and taught me to never settle for 'it's fine'. A wicked sense of humour and a caring mentor ensured your classes were a highlight of my time at NIDA and your teachings will stay with me for a lifetime. Rest in Peace ...more

🕯 Antony G lit a candle I was fortunate to tell Betty in her final years at NIDA that she was solely responsible for giving me the love for the English language that I treasure today. She gave me this not only as an acting student but as a Voice studies student. Thank you Betty and may you rest in peace.

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🕯 Veronica Gillmer lit a candle Dearest Betty - surrogate Mum. What an inspiration you were to me. You took me to see my first Spanish dance performance when I was 12 years old. This led to a 30 year career as a flamenco dancer. I still have the books you gave me as a child. Thank you for being such a very important part of my life. My heart...more

🕯 Anne Tenney lit a candle My condolences to Betty's family and close friends. I am forever grateful to her for the direct and honest approach she employed in her teaching methods. She was such a generous committed teacher and person and I am saddened to know she is no longer with us. Anne.

🕯 Anne Tenney lit a candle My condolences to Betty's family and close friends. I am forever grateful to her for the direct and honest approach she employed in her teaching methods. She was such a generous committed teacher and person and I am saddened to know she is no longer with us. Anne.

🕯 brett lit a candle Betty was my voice coach at NIDA from 98-2000. She was an extraordinary teacher and woman. I had many wonderful experiences with her in private tutorials, where we often skipped the voice tutorial to have a cigarette and a laugh and talk about life, study and experiences. I will miss you Betty! You were one of the best ther...more

🕯 Karyn Greig (Hodgkinson) lit a candle I will never forget Betty. She was a wonderful warm teacher. I remember her voice classes when at NIDA in the 80s all those years ago. I remember her penchant for ciggies, her raucous laugh, great sense of humour and skill with accents. Noone could forget Betty. I thank you Betty for all that you were and a...more

🕯 Anne Tenney lit a candle My condolences to Betty's family and close friends. I am forever grateful to her for the direct and honest approach she employed in her teaching methods. She was such a generous committed teacher and person and I am saddened to know she is no longer with us. Anne.

🕯 Sheridan H lit a candle So privileged to have been touched with your knowledge and passion Betty. I pop a fist under my arm as my salute.

🕯 Brett Rogers lit a candle Dearest Betty, I take pride in the fact you never forgot my name after I left NIDA. And I will never forget you. You were an inspiring and caring woman and teacher. Thank you for our endless chats and hugs. You gave so much to so many. I'll listen to you on my dialect cassette tapes for years to come. Lots of love, Bre...more

🕯 Jeanette Cronin lit a candle Staunch, strong and filled to the brim with talent. Betty, your door was always open, as was was your beautiful heart. Your generosity and knowledge is treasured by all you taught.

🕯 Christine Jeston lit a candle I will never forget our many phone calls about life Betty. You will be missed by so many but none more than me. Thank you for your guidance, advice & teaching over the 42 years I knew you. You were a wonderful lady & mentor.

🕯 Marko Jovanovic lit a candle Betty, my memories of you are always filled with laughter and make me smile. Thank you for all your guidance while i was a student. I will never forget your turn of phrase "He was as uncomfortable as a pork chop in a synagogue". I will miss you. But every time I do my badagada's i will think of you. So i suppose that...more

🕯 Hugh Sheridan lit a candle Thank you Betty for your voice, beautiful, clear and strong... Very strong when i was whispering to Jess in class... Even stronger when she tried to explain that we were trying to work out phonetic spelling for an Indian accent with "speak the speech I pray you" Thank you for your wisdom, so vast and given with such ...more

🕯 annie maynard lit a candle Betty, thank you for your straight forward approach to hard work, for getting to the bottom of little girl's voices and letting the woman hurtle out. You held me to a high standard and for that I am honoured. Thank you for your wicked eye twinkles and great wisdom (even if you did insist that bottled water is this gen...more

🕯 Luciano Martucci lit a candle My condolences to Guy, Caroline, Charlie, family and friends. I was deeply saddend to hear of Betty's passing. I will forever treasure the memory of her as a wonderful teacher and a kind and loving soul. Betty, thank you for the joy and passion you were able to share as a teacher and the kindness and warmth you sho...more

🕯 Patrick Phillips lit a candle What an amazing person! I learned so much about voice and text and having fun with it all. So much laughter. My best wishes to Betty's family. Patrick Phillips

🕯 Fiona lit a candle Deepest condolences to Betty's family. She was such a great voice teacher and person. No nonsense and no drama, but lots of laughs. I really liked her and appreciated her style. We will miss you Betty!