Lana Rae Williams' Obituary
Lana Rae Williams, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Frankfort, MI. She was born March 5, 1943, in Muskegon, MI, to Nelson and Olive (Hamilton) Chandler.
Lana dedicated more than 10 years of service to Muskegon Bank and Trust before retiring. On March 3, 1961, she married the love of her life, Thomas J. Williams, Sr., in Muskegon. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2023.
Lana accepted Christ at a young age and was a longtime member of Dalton Baptist Church, most recently attending Life Change Church. She also served as a leader with Bible Study Fellowship for over six years.
She found great joy in the outdoors, hunting and fishing with her father, Nelson; golfing with Tom; and bowling with her brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Sherry Chandler. An accomplished archer, Lana was proud to be a member of the Springs Sporting Goods archery team. Above all, Lana cherished caring for her family. She loved preparing meals and spoiling them—especially her beloved grandchildren.
SURVIVORS include her five children, Will (Marcia) Shanafelt, Connie (Rick) Weerstra, Thomas (Sherry) Williams, Jr., Tammy (Kerry) Swisher, and Richard (Brandy) Williams; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Chandler; sister, Rhonda Messenger; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Wally, George, Larry, and Jeffery; and sisters, June, Ardith and Flora.
A celebration of Lana’s life will be held later with the date, time, and location to be announced.
Burial will take place in Holton-Oakwood Cemetery, Holton, MI.
Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at https://www.sytsemafh.com
Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100
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