Lorraine Robins Brown

Lorraine Robins Brown obituary, Gloucester Point, VA

Lorraine Robins Brown

Lorraine Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Lorraine Robins Brown, 87, passed away May 14, 2025, at Gloucester House where she had been a resident for seven years. Lorraine was born in Gloucester County and graduated from Gloucester High School in 1956. She went on to further her education at Chowan College and Longwood College for undergraduate studies. She was a retired social worker who began her career at the Gloucester County Department of Social Services before attending Virginia Commonwealth University where she earned a masters degree in social work. After receiving her masters degree, she continued her career with the Newport News Department of Social Services. Following her passion for helping people, Lorraine loved cooking, baking, shopping, and long conversations with her close family and friends as well as travelling with her beloved husband, Eugene.She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Eugene Brown, and her parents, Percy & Elva Belvin Robins.She is survived by her sister, Bettie Sue Varner (Jerry); brother, Bernard Robins (Debbie); several nieces and nephews, many cousins and too many friends to count. Her memory will remain with us forever.The family greatly appreciates the excellent care provided with kindness and love by the staff at Gloucester House and the Riverside Walter Reed Hospice team. A graveside service officiated by Elder Charlotte Kelly and Rev. Paul Song will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2025, at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery.In memory of Lorraine, the family desires memorial contributions be given to Bethany United Methodist Church, Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 527, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, or a charity of your choice.Please visit www.hoggfh.com to share condolences and memories with the family.Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.
Cemetery
Rosewell Memorial Gardens
3590 Providence Road
Hayes VA 23072
US
804-642-2136
Graveside Service
Monday, May 19, 2025
3:00 PM -
Rosewell Memorial Gardens
3590 Providence Road
Hayes VA 23072
US
804-642-2136
Funeral Home
Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory
3098 George Washington Memorial Hwy
P.O. Box 990, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
Hayes VA - 23072
US
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