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Virginia Rose Lorrey

1939 - 2017

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Lorrey, Virginia Rose
Virginia Rose Lorrey, 77, of Glendale passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017. She was born November 24, 1939, in Brunswick, Missouri. Her parents, Robert P. Elliott and Virginia M. Elliott moved with her and her two brothers to Glendale, Arizona in 1947. Her brother, Richard, preceded her in death in 2016. She is survived by her husband, Ross, son, Elliott (Lisa) Smith, daughter, Michelle Branson, seven grandchildren, Brittany (Devan) Bean, Lacey, Ryland and Tawny Branson, Brenna (Joshua) Good, Kayla (Jordan) Rakita, Micah (Brittney) Smith, and 6 great-grandchildren: Jayden, Andon and Sara Marie Bean, Emaline Perry, Judah Good and Ruby Rakita. She is also survived by her brother, Charles Elliott (Denise), and sister in-law, Mary Elliott. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 11 from 9:00 am to 10 am at Best Funeral Services, 9380 W. Peoria Ave., in Peoria, Arizona with services to begin at 10 am. A brief graveside service will immediately follow at Rest Haven Park Cemetery in Glendale.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 8, 2017.

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Heather (Hyde) di Marco

September 27, 2017

Dear Ross,

Interested in finding you on the web I was very saddened to find this news about your wife. Prayers are with you as you learn to adjust to such unspeakable grief. My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family.

Your cousin,
Heather (Hyde) di Marco
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