Lena Mae Willis

Lena Mae Lott Ontiveros Willis, born on September 25, 1934, in Omega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at The Marion and Bernard L. Samson Nursing Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Her journey through life was marked by dedication, love, and a strong sense of family.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Albritton Funeral Directors Chapel with Rev. John Smith officiating.  The family will  receive friends before the service from 11:00 - 11:45 A.M. Interment will follow at Leila Methodist Cemetery, 3079 Ellenton-Omega Road, Omega, Georgia, 31775, where she will be buried by her second husband, James Leon Willis.

Lena graduated from Norman Park High School in Norman Park, Georgia, and furthered her education by attending secretarial school in Albany, Georgia. She had a successful career in retail, working at Macy's, where her passion for the retail business shone brightly. Known for her exceptional organizational skills, she was a hard worker who enjoyed lifelong friendships with her coworkers.

A proud military wife, Lena was deeply family-oriented, enveloping her loved ones in warmth and support. Her caring nature extended to her hobbies, where she found joy in reading and gardening. Lena took great pride in keeping her yard beautifully adorned with flowers, reflecting her appreciation for the beauty of nature.

Lena is survived by her children, Michael J. Ontiveros and his wife, Lisa, Richard Ontiveros and his wife Ellen, and Christopher A. Ontiveros and his wife, Sheri. She was also the beloved grandmother of four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Lena is further survived by her brother, Thomas Lott, her sister, Mary Lee Seaton and her sister-in-law, Wanda Antinoro.

She is predeceased by her husband, James Leon Willis; her first husband, Joe Ontiveros; her father, Jessie Dillard Lott; her mother, Izzie Mae Hamm Lott; and five siblings.

Lena Mae Ontiveros Willis leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and commitment to family. Her memory will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Albritton Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.