Lorraine Williams Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lorraine Williams (Kankakee, Illinois), born in Jackson, Mississippi, who passed away on April 21, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lorraine Williams to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Essie B. Dobbins and Henry Williams; her siblings, Catherine "Cookie" Cephus, Valerie "Boo" Carr, Lawrence Williams, Sylvester "Butch" Dobbins and Clarence Shaw; her grandsons, Thaddeus Pitts and Jason Hatcher; and her friend James King.

She is survived by: her children, Andre Williams (Elizabeth) of St. Charles, MI, Larry Hatcher (Ruth) of Kankakee, IL, Edward Eugen Wren (Catherine) of Milwaukee, WI, Deric Wren (Tosheba) of Murfreesboro, TN, Carmenceita Williams of Milwaukee, WI, Steven Williams (Cheryl) of Milwaukee, WI, Louis Key of Milwaukee, WI, George Williams (Tonya) of Houston, TX, Cornelius King (Rosalee) of Kankakee, IL, Tamara Miles (Marlon) of San Antonio, TX and Denyia King of Peoria, IL.; and her brothers, Will "BaeWill" Wilkins of Houston, TX and Norman Wilkins of Milwaukee, WI. She is also survived by 39 grandchildren, 96 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.