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Lorraine Gonzales Williams

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Lorraine Williams Obituary

Lorraine Gonzales Williams passed peacefully on April 13, 2020 surrounded by family at the age of 93. She is the wife of Harold Williams who preceded her in death in December 2006. She was born to the late Louis Gonzales, Sr. and Julianne Gonzales. She is the sister of Lois (Wilfred) LeBlanc, Raymond (Shirley) Gonzales and the late Francis (Mary Barbara) Gonzales, Louis Gonzales, Jr.(Angelina) and Bernadine Gonzales (Sr. Marie Infanta). She is survived by daughters Angela Jones (Marshall) and Pamela Miguel (Jon), grandchildren Joshua, Jason and Jennifer Miguel, Marshall (Katie), Rachelle, Malcolm, and Marcus Jones and great granddaughter Riley Jones. Lorraine was a lifelong educator who retired after 47 years as a teacher in the New Orleans Public School System. She was a 1947 graduate of Xavier University, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and remained a loyal, hardworking and supportive alumnus. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend and passionate teacher who will be missed by all who knew her and whose lives she touched. A memorial will be scheduled at a later date.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jun. 14, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Lorraine Williams

17 Entries

Cherita Beaulieu Holmes

June 8, 2023

Continue to RIP forevermore in Jesus name. Amen

Eva D. Saunders Hunter

July 5, 2020

Angela, Pam, and Family,
I was so saddened to hear that Miss Lorraine has passed away.
There are so many things that I could write about my times/experiences with her from my childhood through adulthood (including the years we worked together at Valena C. Jones). I will summarize it all by saying that Miss Lorraine had a heart of gold...She was Pure LOVE.
I am praying for you all.
Love,
Eva

Nyia williams

June 24, 2020

She will be missed so much

Cherita Beaulieu Holmes

June 23, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Williams passing, she was a very nice teacher at Valena C. Jones I remember her like yesterday very sweet, may she RIP/RIH and Fly high with her Heavenly Father in Jesus name. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends in Jesus name and may God be with you all through this difficult time in your lives, just hold onto Gods unchanging hands and he will see you all through. Amen

castro spears

June 23, 2020

Lorraine was my mentor and convinced me to join the AFT which I am grateful. Many thanks for your guidance. RTP

Jackie Jones

June 22, 2020

Mrs. Williams was my 5th grade teacher also@ V.C. Jones (81-82). She was a very nice person and touched a lot of lives. She will be missed.

Dr. Alexis Parent-Ferrouillet

June 22, 2020

Mrs. LG Williams was a phenomenal educator. She was my 5th grade teacher at Valena C, Jones elementary school. It is because of her direction, love and care that I decided to be an educator as well. Rest in power, Mrs. LG! Job well done! ❤

Julie D Henderson

June 22, 2020

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

Tracy Joseph

June 21, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear about her passing. Mrs. Williams was my 5th grade teacher in '89-'90 at Valena C. Jones. She was such a caring and loving teacher! I even became a teacher too! I know that teaching can seem like a thankless job sometimes and there was no real way to keep in touch post-Katrina, but I hope she knew what an impact she had on so many students. I was blessed to have her as a teacher. May she rest in peace.

Janice White-Brady

June 15, 2020

Angela, Pam and Family,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Ms. Lorraine was truly a wonderful person. She taught many children and made an impact on their lives. She was like a second mother to me and a friend to my aunt for many years. I am sure she is having a Xavier reunion with the gang in heaven. May she rest in eternal peace with our heavenly Father.

Stacy M. Andrews

June 15, 2020

Rest in Power, Mrs. L. G Williams. You were a outstanding Teacher at Valena C. Jones School.

Sondra Reine

June 15, 2020

It was a pleasure to know and work with Lorraine in the Xavier Alumni Association. She was dedicated, kind, and gracious to everyone. She will be missed. May she Rest In Peace.

Jay LeBlanc

June 15, 2020

I will always miss my god-mother.

Shari Guidry

June 15, 2020

She was the best Fifth grade teacher, ever. She set me on my path to success. I want to thank you for that. I later in life got to work with her daughter Pam and that was a great experience, as well. Condolences to the family. You are all in my prayers. Shari Montague Guidry (Houston, TX)

Schelita Peters Leufroy

June 14, 2020

Pamela and Family,

I remember your mother from Valena C Jones School many many years ago, and you were there with me( Schelita) and my sister (Lona). Your mother was always a very sweet lady unless you did not behave well in school, but back then all our teachers were very strict and took there jobs very serious and made sure each student that pass though those doors were taught the best ever. My condolences to you and your family. I have nothing but awesome memories of those days in school. May she rest in peace.

Cecile Peters

June 14, 2020

My sincere condolences to the family. Ms. Lorraine will always hold a special place in my heart. She was a long time friend of my mother. They shared an endearing friendship for many years. That special friendship was then passed on to me. I will hold the long distance calls, the thoughtful cards, and the face to face visits we shared as precious and priceless moments. Rest in peace my friend. I'll miss you.
Love, Cecile Peters

Stephanie Saberre

June 14, 2020

s Lorraine was A Beautiful (inside & out ) woman of God ! She was truly a blessing to EVERYONE WHO KNEW HER !! RIH, Love, Ricky, Stephanie, Kevin & Khloe

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