Lorraine Brown

Lorraine C. Brown SUFFOLK - Lorraine Charnock Brown, 89, passed away Feb. 25, 2011. She was born in Northampton County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Viola Charnock and Herbert Charnock. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, J. Richard Brown and sisters, Lucille and Lillian. Lorraine retired as a paper tester from Union Camp. She was a member of Holmes Presbyterian Church in Bayview, Va., and attended Hillcrest Baptist Church. Lorraine is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Adele Brown of Suffolk; grandchildren, Wade Brown and wife, Ashley, Debbie Wigg and husband, Rob; great grandchildren, Landon Wigg, Kyle Brown, Ryan Wigg, and Savannah Brown; two nieces and one nephew. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in Capeville Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. Jim George officiating. Friends may join the family other times at the residence of Donnie and Adele Brown. Memorial donations may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund at 1637 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Parr Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.