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Lorraine Smallwood
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Lorraine Smallwood Obituary
Lorraine attended Widener University and was a Surgical-Trauma and Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Hahnemann Hospital for 23 years. She most recently was part of the Clinical Adjunct Nursing Faculty at Drexel University College of Nursing and Health. Lorraine was dedicated to her profession throughout her career and was especially committed to teaching student nurses.
Lorraine actively participated in sports for many years and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. She graciously hosted many holiday gatherings with her brothers and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her generous spirit and friendly smile will be missed by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, Friday, February 9th at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 E. Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128 followed by her funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, to please make a donation to Pancreatic Cancer Network at www.pancan.org
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Clare McIlvaine Mundy Funeral Home in Philadelphia, PA 215-482-8878
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Brianna Moran
May 8, 2024
Her positive spirit and great skills as a professor. I will never forget how professor Smallwood went out of her way to help me during hard times in my last year of nursing school. Rest in peace
Mamasa Dukuray
March 23, 2024
Thank you Professor Lorraine for your kind words of encouragement during my time at Drexel. You motivated me to keep going no matter how hard the program was, you were always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what. Thank you for everything truly appreciate you.
Felicia Stewart
March 5, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Professor Lorraine's top clinical rotation + top students!!!!
Ashley Hur
February 26, 2024
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Ashley Hur
February 26, 2024
Thank you so much for giving me the encouragement to be the greatest nurse I am today!!! You will never be forgotten, Professor Lorraine!!! You are loved and will be missed!!!! <3
Nneka Sinclair
February 23, 2024
Professor Smallwood was truly the best! She made sure to check in every time she saw me. Her sense of humor and hugs... I will always remember! One of my favorite professors at Drexel. A wonderful soul that will continue to soar. God bless you and your family.
David Arevalo
February 12, 2024
Professor Smallwood was such a thoughtful and compassionate human being, always willing to extend a hand to us nursing students whenever in need and often going above and beyond to make sure we were as best equipped as we could be. Truly grateful to have been in the presence of such a genuine and kind soul, rest in paradise Professor! You´ll be dearly missed!
Maddie Fowler
February 11, 2024
Professor Smallwood was an amazing human. She showed genuine care for all of those around her and every student she encountered. I have such great memories of her from her in NACSS and nursing fundamentals. She wanted every student to succeed. She will be so missed.
Bonnie Fix-Kellerr
February 10, 2024
Lorraine was a neighbor who reached out to me when she learned that I had lost my companion Corgi, Taffy. Our friendship revolved around a new little Corgi named Griffin. Even though Lorraine was a cat person, she loved Griffin and he loved her. They spent many happy long walks together. She was also very kind in helping me through some hospital stays and took care of Griffin when I traveled. We will miss her. RiP dear Lotraine.
Cecile M.
February 9, 2024
You were always so kind when we met.
You will be missed.
Olayinka Ale
February 9, 2024
Professor Lorraine Smallwood touched our lives in a way that words cannot express. Her dedication to her profession and and her students was truly remarkable. Her passion for our success and well-being sustained us through the fall semester. Nursing ACE 2024 cohort has lost a true master of the art and we will miss you dearly.
Esther Marcel
February 9, 2024
Professor Smallwood was a one of the best professors at Drexel. She would always put in the work, time and effort to help students with their classes. Professors Smallwood knew me by name which stood out to me. Walking by her in the hallway always brought me joy and a smile to my face because she would always say hi to me with my name. Professor Smallwood was an amazing person. May she rest in peace.
Suzzette Emperador
February 8, 2024
My condolences to John and your family. I know I have more photos of
you, my beloved friend, and the fun times we shared but I found this one. I remember it was a truly happy day. My son´s Christening. You always were there for me and my family in good times and bad over the years..... a Mia gracious and kind soul. My
friend....my sister. I will cherish these moments amd memories forever. I will miss you always. Wherever you are, my love goes with you!
Suzzette
Sylvia Spaeth-Brayton
February 8, 2024
Lorraine was a kind, caring woman. She was a nurses nurse. Her advocacy and patience with the students was exemplary. Lorraine was a great mentor to new adjunct faculty. She was supportive to faculty in the lab to drive us toward student achievement. Lorraine was wonderful outside of the lab. She was incredibly supportive to me last year when my husband died. Lorraine mustered the students and faculty in the lab to give me the support I needed at that most difficult time. She was genuine in her compassionate in providing this support. I didn't really get the chance to say "Thank you". So I say it now. Thank you Lorraine for all you did for the students. Thank you for all you did for the faculty and staff. Thank you for brighten the day. Drexel won't be the same without you. Rest in peace knowing that a little bit of you is in every Drexel nurse who had the privilege of learning from you.
Karen D.
February 7, 2024
A genuine, kind soul. We only crossed paths on occasion, but I always appreciated your authentic openness and your never-ending endeavor to connect with, and help others. Rest easy knowing you impacted so many more than you ever knew, and the ripples of your sharing will continue on.
RIP, Lorraine.
Lareine Z
February 7, 2024
Professor Smallwood was one of my first professors when I started the nursing program at Drexel. I remember she was always so kind and always smiling. I will remember her as a great mentor forever.
Patience Nkrumah
February 7, 2024
I met Prof. Smallwood 2 years ago when I first taught Physical Assessment lab. I was so nervous as I had just returned from a trip and had little time to prepare. Put of nervousness I called Prof. Smallwood at almost 9pm to ask for her. She took her time, went through every piece of information I needed and continously reassured me that she was always around to support me and that I shouldn't be worried. She often offered me words of encouragement which made me feel better as the weeks rolled by. Her passion for helping her coworkers and her students especially was so evident, and it is one of the things I truly appreciate about her. She will be dearly missed.
Casey Tinney
February 6, 2024
I remember Professor Smallwood always being in NACSS for whenever us nursing students needed help. We were always asking questions and she was always there. You could tell how much she really cared for this program. Professor Smallwood was one of the first professors I met in the nursing program at Drexel. Her impact will always be remembered.
Marlena Budna
February 6, 2024
Professor Smallwood was one of my mentors and one of the first people I met when I started at Drexel. Over the short 11 months we had a ton of great laughs and many busy days in lab. I am super thankful, greatful for her advice, dedication and passion for teaching and nursing in general. I will miss you dearly!
Jeffrey Womack
February 6, 2024
Professor Smallwood always had a good word for us as students. She was also memorable for her dry sense of humor, which I loved. She built something really valuable in NACSS. She will be missed.
Jayda Alfred
February 6, 2024
Professor Smallwood always had a smile on her face. There was never a moment she didn´t show compassion and caring for her students and colleagues. The short time I knew her was always filled with helpful suggestions and encouragement. Thank you for being you! You will be greatly missed.
Ginger Girard
February 6, 2024
Lorraine was such amazing colleague and friend. We can all learn from Lorraine when it comes to compassionate caring, she gave 150% of herself to her profession. I have known Lorraine for several years working with her at Drexel University and she had the biggest heart when it came to our nursing students. She did a fabulous job with being the Lead Lab coordinator, all our nursing students benefited from generosity and kindness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did for your colleagues and our students.
Cherise Cenon
February 6, 2024
Professor Smallwood is such an asset for Drexel University to lose. I'm thankful I got to sit in on her lab during my short 11 months in the Drexel ACE Nursing program. I'm thankful for her teachings, her advice, and her kindness. I'll never forget all of the little sandwiches she left in the fridge, because I was always one of the students who forgot their lunch.
Rest in Peace Professor Smallwood. We will remember you.
Debbie Hughey
February 6, 2024
I did not personally know Lorraine because I recently came back to Drexel University, but you can tell what type of lovely person she was by what has been written about her as well as the love that many Staff Members have displayed. I have recently lost two of my loved ones, and I know how you are feeling, and I just want to give my deepest condolences to all that have known and loved her.
Sincerely, Debbie Hughey 02/06/2024
Tiffany Wong
February 6, 2024
Professor Smallwood was an amazing teacher and always did so much to make sure that we would succeed. She was so kind that she even stocked the 7th floor fridge with sandwiches on our lab days just in case anyone forgot to bring lunch.
Fly high, Professor Smallwood. You will be greatly missed.
Peter Barnas
February 6, 2024
When you work, or are a student, with someone you rarely nows what goes on behind the scenes. I had the pleasure of learning from Professor Smallwood in the fall of 2023. May she rest in peace.
Sue-yen Spencer
February 6, 2024
Sending my condolences to the family and friends of Professor Smallwood. She´s going to be missed :(
Gen porrecca
February 6, 2024
Drexel will not be the same without Lorraine. I'll miss talking about the Phillies together. I'll miss your smile and your good morning greetings. This is a huge loss for the nursing community. You will be missed!
Jeannie Roberts
February 5, 2024
Lorraine loved her family. She always stayed in touch with them, no matter how far away they lived. She will be missed.
Gloria Daniel
February 5, 2024
I remember the first time I met you, how you went out of your way to make me copies of papers that I should have brought from home. And after that day the rest was story. You watched me struggle, cry, complained, and stressed out but you never judged me, instead you cheer me up with a smile. It hurts to know that you will not be here when I graduate. My only consolation is that you are in a better place. Good night Professor Smallwood, keep lighting up heaven with your smile.
Diane Fleming Myers
February 5, 2024
I did not have the opportunity to work with Lorraine for long, but I learned a tremendous amount from her in the short time we worked together. She was an excellent teacher who was patient and very kind. It was very clear how much she cared about her students and staff. I am grateful that I got to know her. Diane Fleming Myers-CICSP
Denise Way
February 4, 2024
Denise Way
Lorraine was a wonderful friend and colleague. I met Lorraine in the year 2012, while working in the skills lab. She was dedicated to teaching students and helping faculty wherever needed. Lorraine was kind, passionate, and loved the nursing profession. She will truly be missed.
Linda Celia
February 4, 2024
Lorraine wad a true champion of nursing. I have known Lorraine for over 30 years. A wonderful mentor to nurses and students. A treasure that be missed.
Ali Kuzma
February 4, 2024
Lorraine was a great mentor of mine as I transitioned to being a new adjunct at Drexel. We shared the world of critical care nursing and I still use many of the tools she introduced me to. What a beloved nurse she was and I think of our times together fondly. Even over the years we didn´t see each other as often, but still would check in occasionally. Drexel was lucky to have her for so long as she truly had a passion for teaching students. I´ll miss her quick, dry humor and her upbeat demeanor, always finding the good in everything. Rest in peace dear friend. So many people are in a better place in their careers because of you.
Maryann Godshall
February 4, 2024
Lorraine will be hard to replace at Drexel University. She is a legend! I have worked with her for the last 10 years and she has always advocated for our students. Her love for nursing education and her devotion to the profession of nursing is most admirable. I will miss her dearly.
Maura Nitka
February 4, 2024
Lorraine was a great colleague - accountable, kind, caring. Her unwavering commitment and passion for teaching student nurses has left a lasting impression on me, her colleagues, and students. Her genuine concern for student success lead her to embrace innovative educational opportunities to ensure nursing students received a comprehensive & relevant education. She is missed.
Hannah Ghartey
February 4, 2024
Her smile and patience
Nicholas Milosev
February 4, 2024
You were a wonderful Godmother! Always remembering my birthdays, Christmas, even my high school graduation. I remember you taking me to Chucky Cheese when I was four. You were the kindest person. Me and my mom will miss you! Love your Godson, Nick
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