PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) – Hundreds gathered at Pensacola State College Wednesday to honor the life and legacy of Carla Williams.

Williams was shot and killed last month while she was working out at the gym. Authorities say Kennon Farrow pulled the trigger.

It was a celebration of life for a woman that some called mom, professor and mostly, best friend.

Williams made a huge impact on this community. And those who attended want to remember her for friendship.

“I know Carla as a loving human being. As a gracious human being. She has a big heart. I didn’t even know she was working with all of the organizations that she was, ”Teresa Jackson said.

“Just like she played basketball and was a team player, she was a team player for all of the faculty as well. Trying to make sure we were all treated better and rallied for all of us, ”Jennifer Brahier said.

As a long-time educator Williams made it her mission to lift others up any way she could.

“She came here, and she showed her love for this community, to different organizations and different athletic teams out here. She was always willing to help and willing to work for her fellow man, ”Jackson said.

And as people entered the campus to remember Carla, these resources were made available to educate and help with issues of domestic violence.

Groups like Pirates Care and Covenant Care were on hand to greet people as they entered the building.

Carrying on Carla’s legacy to help others.

“It is exactly what she would want us to do. She would have been the first to make sure everyone had what they needed, ”Jackson said.

There’s a scholarship fund in her name at Pensacola State College. If you would like to donate, you can do that by clicking this link.

Meanwhile, Kennon Farrow was denied bond last month. He’ll be back in court in a couple of weeks.

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