Lorene (Williams) Ashley, 97, of Bedford, passed away at 9:17 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at I.U. Health Hospital, Bedford, surrounded by family. She was born September 14, 1926, to Oscar and Cora (Tincher) Williams in Lawrence County. Lorene married Morris L. Ashley October 27, 1945, and he preceded her in death February 17, 1993.Lorene had an infectious smile and was one who everyone loved, and she loved them back. She always had kind words for everyone. Several of her childrens friends call her Mom and she would be called MawMaw by many. She was the Queen Bee of her family; her kids, grandkids, great grandkids and great-great grandkids loved spending time with her. She will be missed very much by all. Lorene attended Bedford First (Turning Point) Church of the Nazarene. Her favorite things were playing Bingo (a few nights a week), Brownstown Races and Wrestling. She went to work as a cook at the Hub Restaurant after her children were raised. She is survived by children; Eva Robbins, Linda (Jerry) Hawkins, Patty (Byron) Sanders, Larry (Linda) Ashley, Sheila (James) Tipton, Denny (Becky) Ashley and Randy (fianc Lesley Sanders) Ashley; 20 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; and 30 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Don Ashley; grandsons, Shannon Dale Rainey, Kenny Ashley, and Bobby Tipton; brothers, Warren Williams, Harry Williams, Robert Williams, Clifford Williams and Jesse Williams; sisters, Dorothy McCart, Mary Sheeks, Maxine Hodges and Betty Thomas; daughter-in-law, Jeanneta Ashley; son-in-laws, Bart Webber and Bob Robbins. Funeral services for Lorene will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, Bedford, with Millard Jones and James Radford officiating. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, May 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., also at Ferguson-Lee Chapel.Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FergusonLee.com. Cemetery Beech Grove Cemetery Bedford IN 47421 US Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433