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Lorraine Crandol Obituary
Lorraine was born March 4, 1920, and grew up in Poquoson. She was a graduate of Poquoson High School and Mary Washington College, with graduate studies at The College of William and Mary, University of Virginia, and Old Dominion University. She taught in the Hampton and Newport News school systems for many years and retired from Newport News.
Lorraine was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Poquoson, and the Adult Bible Class; Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #110, Yorktown; Daughters of the American Revolution, Charles Parrish Chapter; Homemaker's Club of Poquoson; the Virginia Education Association (life member); and the Poquoson Retired Teachers' Association.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Tilford R. "Tip" Crandol.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary C. Snyder and husband, Earl of Newport News; a son, Frank T. Crandol and wife, Donna of Poquoson; a brother, Robert E. Smith and wife, Carol of Poquoson; grandchildren, Erin S. Dixon and husband, Ricky, Molly S. Avery and husband, Sam, Lauren S. Roche and husband, Justin, Wendy C. Harrison and husband, John, Ty Crandol, Michael Bell, and Scott Bell; great-grandchildren, Mary Blake Avery and Robert Earl "Mac" Avery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside at noon Monday, at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, by the Rev. Katherine Gray. Following the service, the family will receive friends at The Hidenwood, 50 Wellesley Drive, Newport News.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Poquoson Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson, VA 23662.
Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com . View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorraine Crandol
Ben Lilley
October 27, 2009
Frank - Having lost my Mother in July i fully understand the feelings your family is going through right now. Just rejoice in the fact that she is passing to a much better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Eleanor Jones
October 27, 2009
Mary & Family,
Sorry to hear about Mrs. Crandol. I enjoyed her much at JRC. She really touched my heart.
Jean Skorupa
October 26, 2009
Dear Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Mothers are so dear to us. God Bless.
Bill Vose
October 26, 2009
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Pat told me this morning, if I had known I would have come yesterday evening.
October 25, 2009
Frank and Mary,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts.
Sharon and David Brady
Robin Welch
October 25, 2009
Dear Robert Edward and Carol.
so sorry for your loss.
October 24, 2009
I'll miss you, Granny.
Love,
Your "Snow Baby"
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