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Lorraine Massey Obituary
Ms. Massey, 54, the beloved daughter of the late Lorenzo and Willie Berry, departed from this world on January 3, 2006 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Lorraine was a life-long resident of Charlotte. She was educated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, graduating from West Charlotte Senior High School Class of 1969. She also attended Central Piedmont Community College, earning an associates degree in business administration.
She is survived by her daughter, LaShyondha Joi Berry; brother, Ronald Berry, both of Charlotte; sister, Mrs. Hazel Lynch of Bennettsville, SC; other relatives and many friends.
A service to celebrate Lorraine's life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 14, at the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity House, 5409 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte.
For those who desire to make a lasting offering to Lorraine's memory, in lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to charities seeking a cure for breast and other cancers, or the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210.
Grier Funeral Service of Charlotte is assisting the family of Ms. Massey.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorraine Massey
Dianne Crowder
January 8, 2007
As this year has passed a day has not gone by that I have not had fond memories of my best friend. The void that I feel keeps us bonded in spirit and I live knowing we will be reunited. I thank God and cherish the rich friendship we shared.
Sharon Bing
January 8, 2007
It has been a year and thoughts of you are just like you were here. I think of the times you kept me sane with your nuturing soul. God bless this family. Lorraine was truly a gem!
Love you always
Sharon Bing
RITA Goode Vance-Hendrix
March 2, 2006
Lorraine was a true friend who will be dearly missed. I find myself still wanting to pick up the phone and call her. I know she is in a better place. My prayers are with the family.Be strong in the Lord.
Dianne Crowder
January 18, 2006
Joi,
My love for Lorraine could not be measured. For the past 3 years she was my closest friend and confidant. Only God knows how much I miss her. Watching football will never be the same. I know it was God's will that she be closer to Him and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I love you and will cherish this profound friendship for the rest of my life.
Keyna Chiles
January 14, 2006
Joi,
I was so hurt and sad when I got the news about Lorraine. She was like a second mama to me literally since she has known me since I was born. You know I am there for you for any and everything you need. Love Ya! But remember God loves you more.
Margie Harris
January 14, 2006
To the Berry/Massey Family
May God be with you in your time of of sadness. I went to school with Lorraine there was not a dude moment when you are with her, she was a very outstanding and lovely person. I will truly missed her and the family just keep on believed in the Lord and have faith the Lord will bring you through any situation you may have in your life just be patient he will work it out for you. You all are in prayer.
Johnnie Butler
January 14, 2006
Joi, May God bless and comfort you during this time. Lorraine was a person with much wisdom and knowledge about life, I respect that. Be Blessed...Johnnie Butler
Wanda Nelson
January 12, 2006
Joi,
Reach out and let God cradle and comfort you at this time. I've known your mom since Biddleville Elementary. She was the most fun-loving, full of life person I know. She will be dearly missed, but will no longer suffer. Lean on the Lord. He'll carry you through.
Sincerely,
Wanda Neal Frazier Nelson
Tracy Smith-Davis
January 12, 2006
Joi,
Your mother was a gracious and courageous woman. I thoroughly enjoyed our friendship that we established ten years ago at Bank of America. She always was so inspiring to me when my mother was diagnosed with Cancer and during the death of my mother. I will always remember her smile and all our wonderful conversations.
Karen Geiger
January 12, 2006
I will miss Lorraine. She was a wise soul with a huge dose of insight. A good friend.
Wilhelmina McNair
January 12, 2006
Prayers go out to you.
Sharon Bing
January 12, 2006
Joi,
Prayers and blessings go out to you.
Lorraine became an inspiration to us all with her courageous fight. Missed she is forgotten never!
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