Lori Williams Obituary
Lori Williams, 71, of Grand Island, NE passed away at her home on December 17, 2025. To honor her wishes, cremation will take place.
Lori (Wilson) Williams was born on October 22, 1954 in Grand Island, NE to William and Jean Wilson. She grew up in Grand Island and received her education from Dodge and West Lawn Elementary Schools, Walnut Junior High and Grand Island Senior High School.
She was married and later divorced. She worked at Lakeview and Wedgewood Nursing homes.
She is survived by her son Mike (Steph) Wilson; grandson, Austin; brother, Jim (Brenda) Minor; sisters, Jackie Sheeks and Joleen Prunty.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Jean Wilson; sisters, LuAnn Pokorney and Loretta (Bob) Dawkins; and her nephew, Nick Wilson.
Lori will be greatly missed.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1123 West 2nd St., Grand Island, NE 68801
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