Georgia Williams parents: Our precious memories of a beautiful girl

The parents of teenager Georgia Williams today shared precious memories of their beautiful free-spirited daughter as they look to bring hope from their tragedy.

Teenager Georgia Williams is pictured with her parents, Stephen and Lynnette at the family home in Wellington

Today 5,000 wristbands go on sale to raise money for the Georgia Williams Trust, set up by Stephen and Lynnette Williams, to reflect their daughter's zest for life.

They hope the money they raise will give underprivileged youngsters the chance to experience the outdoor adventures Georgia loved.

In their emotional first interview, they said the 17-year-old was 100 miles per hour, would try anything and was kind to everyone regardless of their background.

Four-year-old Georgia, on holiday in Turkey.

Ten-year-old Georgia Williams, on holiday in Lanzarote with her teddy called Bluey.

Georgia Williams' first day at Ercall Wood Technology College

Best mates Georgia with dad Stephen in a recent photo

Georgia at the Carmichael School of Dance's Summer show, aged 7.

Fun times Georgia modelling her newly dyed hair and enjoying a party at her family home celebrating the 2012 new year

"You couldn't have taken a fuller life away from anyone," said Mr Williams, a detective constable with West Mercia Police. "She was my mate. We are devastated."

Georgia vanished after leaving her parents' house in Wellington on May 26, telling them she was going to see friends.

Her body was discovered in woodland near Wrexham, North Wales, a few days later and a man has been remanded in custody charged with her murder.

Georgia was a former head girl at Ercall Wood Technology College and a corporal with 1130 Wrekin Squadron Air Training Corps.

She volunteered as match day staff for AFC Telford United and also worked part time at the Red Lion Service Station in Wellington.

As they try to adjust to life without their vivacious daughter, whose boundless energy involved the family in a vast array of activities, Mr and Mrs Williams want her memory to live on through the trust.

And the couple, who have been "overwhelmed" by support, hope Georgia's death will help their home town rediscover its soul.

"Since her tragic death we are just both amazed at how the community has come together," said Mr Williams. "Georgia's death is the worst tragedy for ourselves as her mother and father but as a community, for something good to come out of this, it's got to work together.

"That's businesses, councils, police and individuals and I hope this trust and Georgia's legacy does that for Wellington."

Hundreds gathered in bright colours to celebrate Georgia's life at her funeral, held at All Saints' Church in Wellington last month.

"The funeral was beautiful," said Mrs Williams. "I didn't want it solemn and I didn't want her going out quietly, Georgia was not like that, and everybody pulled out all the stops."

Mr Williams added: "She was a typical teenager in lots of ways, but she was a kind person and that day, when everyone came out and showed their kindness, if that carries on and if people continue to respect each other regardless of religion, race and don't have barriers, just say, 'come on let's join in and live together', that will be Georgia's legacy continued."

Mrs Williams said she had received more than 400 cards, letters and flowers offering heartfelt condolences – some from total strangers.

Inspector Richard Langton, chairman of the Georgia Williams Trust, said support for the charity had been "phenomenal".

'Georgia had a life so full' - full interview in today's Shropshire Star