Lenann Marie Williams

Lenann Marie Williams, age 61, of Lansing, MI passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on February 13, 2016. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 27, 1954 the daughter of Leonard and Jo-Ann (Shinoskie) Williams. Lenann was a graduate of Livonia Bentley High School, class of 1972. She spent most of her career as a banking professional. She was an avid crafter who took pride in her quilting, cross stitching and needle point. Lenann was a flutist who had a great interest in community bands. She played in several bands in the Lansing area, including the DeWitt Community Concert Band, the Meridian Community Band and the East Lansing Kiwanis Band. Lenann also was a board member of the DeWitt Community Concert Band and a past board member of the Meridian Community Band. She was a selfless, amazing and devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed. Surviving to cherish her memory are her parents, Leonard and Jo-Ann Williams; two brothers, Leonard “L.J.” (Antonio L. Chaparro) Williams III and Todd David (Betty) Williams; one sister, Karlen (Brian) Dunlavy; two nephews, Ryan Williams and Justin Dunlavy; two nieces, Marissa Williams and Rachel Dunlavy; Aunt Jackie (Shinoskie). A celebration of Lenann’s life will be held at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 AM until 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lenann’s name may be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Online condolences and memories may be left at www.greastlansing.com.