Sherene L. Williams
Sherene L. Williams serves as the City Council Member for Ward 7 in Lawton, Oklahoma. She took office in January 2024, and her current term expires in January 2027. Current Role Title: Council Member – Ward 7Governing Body: Lawton City CouncilTerm: January 2024 – January 2027 Military Service Councilwoman Williams is a retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel, having served 30 years on active duty. She is a combat veteran with deployments to Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Qatar. Her branch was the Signal Corps, where she served as a Communications Electronics Officer. Her military career included senior leadership roles with significant operational responsibility, including: Oversight of more than 2 billion in equipment in Afghanistan Professional Background Following her military career, Williams retired from Sears, Roebuck and Company, where she served in management. She also previously owned and operated Sherene’s Boutique in Lawton. Community & Civic Involvement Williams has been actively involved in civic and community organizations, including: Executive Board Member, Lawton Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Area AdvisorMember, Lawton–Fort Sill Chamber of CommerceLife Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1193Life Member, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)Member, Buffalo Soldiers 9th & 10th Cavalry AssociationFormer Board Member, Lawton Heritage Association (7+ years)Former Chair and Vice-Chair, Parks and Recreation Commission (8 years)Silver Life Member, NAACP; previously served as President, 2nd Vice President, and 3rd Vice PresidentFormer Member, Optimist Club Education Associate of Applied Science, Criminal JusticeBachelor of Arts, Speech/Drama — Cameron UniversityMinor: Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)Master of Arts, Management — Webster University Williams graduated from MacArthur High School in 1981 with honors and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in May 1986. Personal Councilwoman Williams is a Lawton native. She is the daughter of Norman Holman Sr., a WWII disabled veteran, and Pearlean Williams-Lawrence, a home daycare provider. She credits her family and grandparents for their foundational influence and longstanding service to the Lawton–Fort Sill community. Public Service Philosophy Williams has stated that effective leadership is built on teamwork, service, and community engagement, and she ran for office on a platform of “Building Up Our Community Together.” Contact Email: ward7{at}lawtonok.govPhone: 580-991-8257 Notes This biography reflects publicly available information and official city records.Content may be updated as additional verified information becomes available.