Loaine Ordella Williams

Loaine Ordella "Lou" Williams, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She was born on December 16, 1930, in Renville County, Minnesota, to Ernest and Alvina (Lehman) Borth. Lou spent her early years attending country schools in rural Minnesota and held fond memories of dancing at the Gibbon Ballroom, where she shared joyful moments with friends and family. "Lou" has many relatives still living in the Redwood Falls, Fairfax, and Gibbon areas of Minnesota. Her formative experiences in the Midwest shaped her strong work ethic and enduring spirit. Her adventurous nature led her to California, where she worked as a waitress at the Roy Rogers Inn and Restaurant. During that time, she had the unique opportunity to serve and befriend some of Hollywood’s iconic stars including Barbara Eden, Michael Ansara, Barbara Stanwyck, Roy Rogers, and Dale Evans. She especially cherished her bowling league nights with Barbara Eden and the friendships formed there. Later in life, Lou worked alongside Ray Williams at the Black Canyon Auto and Welding Shop. Together by Ray’s side Lou found happiness, companionship, and purpose through their shared efforts. More than anything else, Lou was devoted to raising her family of seven children with love and resilience. Lou also found joy tending to her orchids, working on needlepoints and many puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Milton R. Freyholtz and Ray Williams; sister Orpha (Borth) Kuester; brothers Marvin, Murel, Myron, and Lyle Borth; daughter Geraldine Howe; and granddaughter Cynthia Wibbels. Lou is lovingly remembered by her children: Georgina (Freyholtz) Wibbels (Roger), LaVern Freyholtz (Roberta), Gail (Freyholtz) Oliveria, Lowell Freyholtz (Rosanne), Debra (Freyholtz) McElwee (Tim), and Regina Beth (Freyholtz) Tyson (Larry); along with 24 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. An internment will be held on November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM at VA National Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona. As per Lou’s wishes, a small family gathering will be held at the internment and reuniting with Ray Williams. In lieu of flowers to the family, please send them to your local nursing or assisted living home in memory of Lou—for all residents to enjoy.

Loaine Ordella Williams

December 16, 1930 - November 4, 2025