Lorraine Williams Shue

Lorraine Williams Shue, born on June 22, 1942, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on August 31, 2025, at Atrium Health - Cabarrus. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose legacy will be cherished by all who knew her.

A visitation will be on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gordon Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, NC. The funeral will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Mills Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, located at 493 China Grove Road, Kannapolis, NC. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, NC.

Following her high school education, Lorraine pursued her passion in the beauty industry by attending Cosmetology school. This passion blossomed into a fulfilling career as a beautician, where she touched the lives of many. Lorraine was not only known for her professional skills but also for her warm heart and nurturing spirit.

A lifelong member of Mills Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, Lorraine was deeply rooted in her faith and community. Her love for cooking, canning from the garden, and spending time at Ocean Isle Beach were some of her cherished activities. A remarkable grandmother, she devoted countless hours to loving and nurturing her granddaughters. Additionally, her love for sewing and quilting allowed her to create lasting memories and treasured keepsakes for her family.

Lorraine is survived by her loving husband, Reid Shue; daughters, Heidi Barrier and husband Matt, Holly Mabe and husband Brian; brother Randy Williams and wife Susan; sister Belinda Napier; sister-in-law Sonya Williams; and grandchildren, Allison Nowokunski and husband Troy and Shelby Deal and husband Jonathan.

She was preceded in death by her parents Buren Lee Williams and Mattie Elizabeth Mullis Williams, her brother Rommie Williams, and her brother-in-law Donnie Napier.

Memorials may be directed to Mill Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, C/O Randy Williams, 2007 Fairfax St. Kannapolis, NC 28083.