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Lorraine Rivers Obituary

Rivers, Rev. Dr. Lorraine Josephine (nee Alexander) Was born April 27, 1930 to Will and Elise (Burns) Alexander, in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life after being diagnosed with cancer, Monday evening, August 12, 2013 at Trinity Advocate Hospital. Pastor Rivers leaves behind her husband, of 61 years, Willie Sr.; children, Carla-Jean (preceded in death), Debra, Willie Jr., Catherine; grandchildren, Lenard, Randall, Willie III, Gerald Jr., Cedric, Karla, Michael, Darnell, Betty-Lorraine; sisters, Delores, Shirley, Corita, Barbara, and her brother, Bryant; as well as a plethora of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pastor Rivers was the proud founder and senior pastor of Christ Spiritual Way to Truth Universal Ministries, located 12730 S. Halsted, in Chicago, IL. Along with being a pastor, she worked as a State Revenue Officer for over 25 years. Pastor Rivers attended DuSable High School, then went on to study at Olive Harvey College and Chicago State University. Pastor Rivers attended Moody Bible Institute and received her Master Certificate from the Institute of Better Living (under the direction of Johnnie Coleman). She was ordained to preach by Archbishop Lucius Hall of the First Spiritual Churches of Truth Inc. She lived by the scripture "We Walk By Faith and Not By Sight," II Corinthians 5:7. Funeral arrangements prepared by A.R Leak Funeral Home on 79th and Cottage Grove. Funeral is Saturday, August 17, 2013, at First Church of Love & Faith, located 2140 W. 79th St.; wake at 10:00 a.m, service at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Burr Oak Cemetery, 4400 W. 127th St., Alsip, IL.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 16, 2013.
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I MISS YOU GRANDMA.... You were such an awesome grandmother, mentor, pastor, person and not a day goes by that i dont think about you... i know you are in a better place and you dont feel anymore pain. I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU GRANNY.

Randall Robinson

April 9, 2014

God is Good-All The Time-There never has been and never will there be any failure in God-He sees All, He Knows All and He is All-Love you, Iona

IonA Williams

August 17, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time.Our condolences to the family. From Shortey/Clemons - Stn Mtn GA

August 16, 2013

i'm saying good by to my pastor and my friend may you rest in peace with god.
you will always be in my heart

Harriet ( Nina ) Miller

August 16, 2013

das rite

August 16, 2013

Dr. Rivers, I won't say good bye, but see you later!I'm going to miss your smile at our local council meetings! Rest in Paradise, because you are a true solider for the Lord!

Rev.Phillip Scott

August 16, 2013

You were a GREAT PASTOR and woman of GOD thank you God for putting her in my life.

LOVE Loretta Fountain

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August 16, 2013

Kevin @ Rita Rogers give our condolences to the family. Rev. Rivers married us in April of 1990.

August 16, 2013

TO MY PASTOR YOU WILL BE MISS AND JOB WELL DONE I THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ME THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIBLE ,ALSO HAVING YOU AS A FRIEND, ALSO THEN MY PASTOR,MY LEADER WELL I SAY GOODBYE AND SEE YOU IN THE MORNING.

DONALD BURNS

August 16, 2013

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