Ethel “Lorene” McCain Williams, 92, of Mansfield, Arkansas, passed away September 15, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. Mrs. Williams was born on November 17, 1931, in Falkner, Mississippi, one of 14 children, to the late Jessie Marion Young and Mary Ethel Rowland Young.
She was a faithful member of Mansfield United Methodist Church for 55 years and an active member of United Methodist Women.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, James Williams; children, Marc McCain (Jo) of Little Rock, Arkansas; Melissa McCain-Noble (John) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Pat Crowder (Larry) of Conway, Arkansas; Janet Smith of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Gary Williams (Pam) of Mansfield, Arkansas; and Steve Williams (Jackie) of Fort Smith, Arkansas; three sisters, Sue Ferguson of Scoby, Mississippi; Teresa Strain of Ellijay, Georgia; and Brenda Guy of Woodway, Texas ; one brother, Don Young of Flowery Branch, Georgia; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Joe McCain; six brothers, John Young, J.O. Young, Wilfred Young, Connie Young, Fred Young, and Larry Young; and three sisters, Myrle McKay, Eleanor Yates, and Sharon Harvey.
Following a private burial, memorial services will be at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, at Mansfield United Methodist Church in Mansfield with Rev. Ron Newberry officiating. A reception and lunch will follow the memorial service. Memorials may be made to Mansfield United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 56, Mansfield, AR 72944 in honor of Lorene.
Arrangements are under the direction of Martin Funeral & Cremation – Mansfield.
