Dedre Will

August 4th, 1952 - July 11th, 2022

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Dedre (Dee) Umoja Will, birth name of Dorcas Norene Williams, was born on August 4, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas and passed away on July 11, 2022, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dedre was preceded by her parents, Raymond and Hattie Williams, and by four of six elder brothers. Dedre is survived by Willow Rose (aka Jocelyn Polikoff), her beloved partner and wife of 28 years and cherished as family. Surviving family are two elder brothers, her younger brothers and sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews. Dedre worked in the retail industry and in music and arts. Dedre, a phenomenal writer, wrote poetry and songs, played piano, acted in theater, and studied philosophy / literature at universities in Chico and San Francisco, California earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Dedre is kindly remembered as a very caring person in the community where she long resided in Santa Fe, NM. A loving mentor, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, we cherish precious times spent with her and she is forever in our hearts, minds, souls. Dearly beloved eldest sister and daughter is called home to everlasting love, faith, and peace by the grace of God, but we will never part.

SERVICES: Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Rosario Cemetery 499 N. Guadalupe, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

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Williams Family

We are always thinking of you dearly beloved sister, Dorcas, your beautiful smile, your caring heart, your artistic and philosophical mind, and keeping you in our hearts, minds, and souls. A tree grove was planted by one of your younger sisters today in your honor. We will also honor you more in your hometown this year. May you be blessed in heaven. With love, your sisters, Williams Family

Published July 11th, 2023

Friends

Thanks for being a dear friend and neighbor in Chico, California. You are remembered for your acting and singing talents in Godspell at the university theatre. May you sing always with the angels. Friends of Dee

Published July 25th, 2022

Williams Family

Dealy beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, you are forever cherished by your family. Long live your legacy, eternally your beautiful and bold spirit. Williams Family

Published July 22nd, 2022

Williams Family

IN LOVING MEMORY Today we sent a lily to be placed at the resting site of our dearly beloved sister Dedre Will on her 70th birthday. Dear eldest sister and daughter, Dee, Dorcas, you are very much missed and yet cherished in our hearts, minds, and souls. Give our best to our parents, all of our dearly beloved family that has sojourned. May God bless you always. With love, faith, peace, your family

Published August 4th, 2022