Lorraine Wilkins

Lorraine Lee Wilkins completed her journey on this earth on March 1, 2025, at her home in Chicago, Illinois. Born on September 18, 1958, she entered the world alongside her twin sister, Catherine Lee Wilkins, as the beloved daughter of Willie B. Lee Wilkins and Evage Lee. From an early age, she embraced her faith and accepted Christ into her life. A hardworking woman, Lorraine held multiple jobs in downtown Chicago while pursuing her education. She graduated from Marshall Metropolitan High School and later earned her Associate’s Degree from Harold Washington College. Lorraine was a strong, no-nonsense woman who deeply loved her family. She raised her children with dedication and warmth on Chicago’s West Side, alongside Calvin Hudson and William Dixon. Family always came first for her. She had a passion for stepping, cooking, shopping, and spending quality time with loved ones. Lorraine was always on the move, never one to stay inside for long. As she often said, “I can always find somewhere to go every day.” She had a hustler’s spirit and always found a way to provide. will always remain with us. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie B. Lee Wilkins and Evage Lee; grandmother, Beatrice; twin sister, Catherine Lee Wilkins; son, William Dixon, Jr.; granddaughter, Melody McLaurin; cousin, Patricia Wilkins; sister-in-law, Dorothy Williams-Wilkins; and several beloved aunts and uncles, including Aunt Shug, Aunt Candy, Aunt Grace, Aunt Ruther Mae, Uncle George, Uncle Gene, Uncle Sylvester, and Uncle James. Lorraine’s presence will be deeply missed, but her spirit She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory: her older brother, Paul Wilkins; four daughters, Catherine, Charday, Keyonna, and Kendra; ten grandchildren, Asia, Marcellus, Nevaeh, Messiah, Zoey, Marcus, Ervin Jr., Morgan, Loyalty, and Legend; and two great-grandchildren, Joh’Nifa and Anthony Jr. She is also survived by her nieces, Tanika and Shanell; nephews, Kendrick, Dushun, Courdey, Marko, Marcus, Eric, Darnell, Paul Jr., and Dejuan; as well as a host of cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, and lifelong friends. Lorraine’s legacy of love, strength, and resilience will live on through the many lives she touched. She will forever be in our hearts

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