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Lorraine A Prim

Lorraine A Prim, age 94, died on June 16, 2013. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on April 25, 1919. She was the longest lived child of Frank and Pauline Miller who had four children, Robert, Elmer, Lorraine and Margaret. She married the late Richard Hall Prim a naval pilot in Chicago. They had three daughters: Paula who died at birth, Pam and Ann. She spent the first half of her married life raising her family. She later worked for their family aviation business in Sarasota and retired from Avis Rent-a -Car. She moved to Tallahassee in 1990 and was a member of Tallahassee Heights United Methodist Church. She volunteered for years at Capital Regional Medical Center and was a prolific knitter making hundreds of blankets for newborns and the elderly. She spent the last seven years at Westminster Oaks receiving the finest care possible. She is survived by daughters Pam McVety (Bob) of Tallahassee and Ann Prim of St. Paul, grandchildren Hannah McVety Nalls (Ryan) and Nhan Nguyen (Jennifer), and great-grandchildren Thatcher Nalls and Nicholas, Matthew, and Cathleen Nguyen. A memorial service will be held in the Maguire Center at Westminster Oaks on Thursday June 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm.

Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jun. 18, 2013.
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Lorraine was a wonderful friend to my mother, and family, for over 60 years. My love and deepest condolences to Pam, Ann, Hannah and all of Lorraine's family. Some of my best childhood memories were the times I had as a guest in Lorraine's home. Pam, Ann and I had the run of a very large "rumpus room" that opened to a glorious Florida yard. We chased around with the family dog and each other. There was often the sound of their piano. And we could watch "Wagon Train" or anything equally suitable. Lorraine's cooking was always a delight. In era when children were routinely punished or vilified for "not eating what was put in front of them," Lorraine's table was rare safe haven. I trusted anything served or said. Lorraine was kind, welcoming, and always fun. She had a rare strength of character. Rest in peace and joy, Lorraine.

June 24, 2013

Lorraine was more than a parishioner, fellow attenders of the early service @ THUMC, fellow Sunday School member, fellow volunteer in the church office, fellow Navy Wife; she was my friend. She had a big heart, she loved to laugh, I loved to hear her laugh, she was kind. We will miss you. With loving sorrow Sandy Shockley & Pastor Mike

Sandy Shockley

June 20, 2013

sorry about the loss Lorraine my God light your heart of the tear that drop form your eyes love you teresa

mills teresa

June 18, 2013

Lorraine was a good friend and neighbor, and I'll miss her. My condolences to Pam, Bob, Hannah, Ann, and the rest of your family.

Mary Street

June 18, 2013

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