Mrs. Lillie Lourine Waits

Mrs. Lillie Lourine Waits, age 77, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2026, at home with her family by her side.

Mrs. Waits was born in Centre, Alabama, on September 11, 1948, to the late Luther Locklear and the late Lena Bobbitt Locklear. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Locklear and Jimmy Dale Locklear; one sister, Charlotte Phillips; mother in law, Tinnie Crumley; first husband, Donnie Crumley and second husband, William Waits. Lillie was a hard worker who was employed by Zartic meat packing plant. Her hobbies included reading, watching her "love stories", tending her garden and doing yardwork. She was happiest when she was attending church and was a member at Coosa Valley Praise and Worship Center. Lillie was known to say that loving her family, grandchildren, and dogs were at the top of her list. She loved deeply and will be forever missed by those who knew her.

Survivors include one son, Wayne (Ann) Locklear; three daughters, Connie (Roy) Franks, Linda Meacham, Tinnie Johnson; five grandchildren, Donnie Parm, Doyal Craig, Jacob Crumley, Dewight Johnson, Bobby Johnson; two nieces, Wanda Johnson and Lori Ann Traffanstedt; great grandchildren, cousins and extended family. 

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday April 9, 2026, at 2PM at Coosa Valley Praise and Worship Center with Reverend Steve Kelley officiating. Pallbearers include Doyal Craig, Tina Johnson, Adam Trotter, Wayne Locklear, Bobby Johnson, Roy Franks and are asked to assemble at 1:30 on Thursday.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 12 until 2PM at Coosa Valley Praise and Worship Center, 9 General Avenue, Rome, Georgia, 30165.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home of Rome is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Lillie Lourine Waits.