Lorraine May

Lorraine May

Lorraine May Obituary

Published by Townson-Smith Funeral Home on Jul. 16, 2019.
Lorraine was born on September 1, 1929 and passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. Lorraine was a resident of Robbinsville, North Carolina at the time of passing. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Burlin Gladden of Flat Top, WV; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Brenda Prince of Prospect, KY; sister, Louise Walls of Robbinsville, NC; 4 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Townson-Smith Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Lone Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 till 11:00 am Thursday at the Chapel prior to the service. Visitation at the Townson - Smith Chapel from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on July 18, 2019.

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