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Loretta Williams Obituary

Loretta J. Wiley-Williams (LoBaby) of Merrillville, departed this life on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was a member of Love Feast COGIC where she served on the Hospitality Committee. Loretta loved music and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. Loretta is preceded in death by her husband, Tommie G. Williams; mother, Maggie L. Wiley; sister, Mary E. Smith and son-in-law, James E. Monroe. Loretta is survived by her loving children: Gerald Hayes (Gary, IN), LaShawn Monroe (Merrillville, IN), Natasha (Glenn) Fowler (Southaven, MS), Tanya (Jarvis) Rodgers (Southaven, MS), Wendy Davis (Indianapolis, IN) and Ebony Williams (Merrillville, IN); father, Samuel Wiley; siblings: Vivian Brown, Juanita Tolbert, Maggie Carolyn Wiley, Ione Taylor, Olivia (Vincent) Murphy, Joshua (Arona) Wiley, Joseph (Yolanda) Wiley, and Corona Wiley, along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends. Visitation, Friday, March 19, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family hour from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Homegoing Service, Saturday, March 20, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at Williams Chapel C.O.G.I.C., 2201 Tennessee St., Gary, IN Elder Clarence Harris officiating. Interment: Ridgelawn Cemetery. Due to Covid-19, masks are required.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 17, 2021.

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Natasha

April 4, 2021

To My Lovely Momma...Loretta, Peaches and known to many as LoBaby. Momma there has not been a moment in these days, which are full of long hours that I have not yearned to hear you, laugh with you, talk to you, take pics of you, dance with you, hug you, listen to music with you, cook with you, eat with you, get mad at you for whatever my reason is. I know I been missing you and have been needing you desperately prior to your passing. Momma I have so many fond memories of us. I find myself engulfed in those memories just as it happened yesterday. I thank the Lord for Blessing Us with a Wonderful Mother. We all miss you and love you forever. Momma, watch over and protect us from danger seen and unseen. You always told me...weeping endureth for the nite but joy cometh in the morning. I’m waiting on that morning to come because as of this day I still weep. I know that the Lord is with us all and he has the Master Plan and he will guide our hearts and minds as we surrender to his will and not that of our own. I will continue to Trust in the Lord. I Love you Momma....your 3rd child Natasha

Jacqui Cherry

March 22, 2021

To Maggie, Ducky, Josh, her children and the entire Wiley Family,
What a great loss this is to the world! Such a beautiful heart. Praying for your comfort.
George, Jacqui, Donald, Paul and the entire Robinson Family

Vivian Eastland

March 20, 2021

We, The Eastland Family from Williams Chapel, want to express our love for all your family. You have our prayers and love. We are praying that God will bring you through the loss of Loretta and give you strength. The Eastland Family.

Marilyn Mixon

March 19, 2021

My heart goes out to the family for the loss of Loretta. I pray for comfort as the days go by, and I hope her memory will take away the pain.

Brenda Hamilton

March 19, 2021

Wiley-Williams family, sorry for your loss. Remember John 3:16, God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. Peace and Love.

Gerald Mosley

March 18, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Faye Barnes

March 18, 2021

Shun, Wendy, Ebony my heart-felt sympathy to you and the family. Loretta was a pleasant and caring lady .I so enjoyed working with her with the senior classes at Roosevelt High School.

Vanessa Stafford- Walker

March 17, 2021

So sorry to hear of Loretta’s passing. Last saw her couple years ago at our Velt class dance. Still such a sweet and loving person. Praying for your strength and know that to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.

Rena Jenkins

March 17, 2021

Loretta was a down to earth person she fought the good fight of faith

Sylvester and Gretchen Green

March 17, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Barbara Brooks

March 17, 2021

LaShawn and family,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. Loretta and I used to talk all the time. She was a great seamstress and one of the best people I've ever known. I will miss her laugh and smile.
You and your family are in my thoughts and I am sending love and prayers.

March 17, 2021

To my baby girl Ebony,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my dear friend Loretta. Please know that I am praying for your strength and the entire family.

Blessings & Love to you & Evan
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Lorraine Malone & Pamela Friley

March 17, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Derve MTT

March 17, 2021

Sorry for your loss my condolences goes out to the family with much love ❤.

edward hollis

March 17, 2021

Rest well my dear friend. I'll see you in the springtime. Love Always!

The Long Stem Pink Rose Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Edward Hollis

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Karen Cody

March 16, 2021

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hadn't seen Loretta since my brother Butch Pendleton memorial. We had good times growing up. Always laughing. You have my deepest condolences. Prayers are up. God bless you all.

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