Lorraine M. Kirby, age 82, entered into her eternal heavenly home August 11, 2020, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
Lorraine was born in Flint, MI on Sept 14, 1937 to William R and Lucille M. (Gocha) Bowles. Her family later moved to Lennon, MI and she attended the Venice Center Country School located on Durand Road. Later she would graduate from Owosso High in the Spring of 1955.
On Sept, 25, 1955 she married Cloyse L. Kirby at the Old First United Methodist Church in downtown Owosso. Together they had three children; Jeff, Tina and Lisa.
Lorraine sewed for many years for an interior decorating business and in 1974 went to work for the Owosso Public Schools. She worked at Bryant School as the Executive Secretary to principals, John Spindler and Bill Aue and retired in 1999 after 25 years of service.
Lorraine was a member of the Owosso First United Methodist Church for over 50 years and later a member of the Owosso Wesleyan Church, now known as Gracepointe Wesleyan Church. Lorraine was also a member of the Owosso Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and worked as a hospital volunteer. She was also a 4-H leader to sew for her girls. She loved to cook for her family, loved her simple home and kept it and the yard in immaculate shape.
Lorraine was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Cloyse L. Kirby, sister Jane Bowles, and brother William Bowles.
Lorraine is survived by her two brothers; John (Beverly) Bowles, Jim (Joyce) Bowles; and her children; Jeff (Christine) Kirby of Delaware, OH, Tina Corbin of Manassas, VA, Lisa (Robert) Meihls of Corunna MI. She has five grandchildren, Brandon Corbin, Lindsay Corbin, Emily (Ken) Bickel, Jeffrey Meihls, and John Meihls.
The family would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Welcome Home Assisted Living and to Kindred Hospice Care. They both provided Lorraine with exceptional care during her stay.
Funeral services will be held at Nelson House Funeral Homes in Owosso on Saturday August 15, 2020. Pastor Cal Emerson will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Tree Cemetery in Corunna. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 pm followed by the service at 2 pm.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Bill Aue Scholarship Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Lorraine was born in Flint, MI on Sept 14, 1937 to William R and Lucille M. (Gocha) Bowles. Her family later moved to Lennon, MI and she attended the Venice Center Country School located on Durand Road. Later she would graduate from Owosso High in the Spring of 1955.
On Sept, 25, 1955 she married Cloyse L. Kirby at the Old First United Methodist Church in downtown Owosso. Together they had three children; Jeff, Tina and Lisa.
Lorraine sewed for many years for an interior decorating business and in 1974 went to work for the Owosso Public Schools. She worked at Bryant School as the Executive Secretary to principals, John Spindler and Bill Aue and retired in 1999 after 25 years of service.
Lorraine was a member of the Owosso First United Methodist Church for over 50 years and later a member of the Owosso Wesleyan Church, now known as Gracepointe Wesleyan Church. Lorraine was also a member of the Owosso Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and worked as a hospital volunteer. She was also a 4-H leader to sew for her girls. She loved to cook for her family, loved her simple home and kept it and the yard in immaculate shape.
Lorraine was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Cloyse L. Kirby, sister Jane Bowles, and brother William Bowles.
Lorraine is survived by her two brothers; John (Beverly) Bowles, Jim (Joyce) Bowles; and her children; Jeff (Christine) Kirby of Delaware, OH, Tina Corbin of Manassas, VA, Lisa (Robert) Meihls of Corunna MI. She has five grandchildren, Brandon Corbin, Lindsay Corbin, Emily (Ken) Bickel, Jeffrey Meihls, and John Meihls.
The family would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Welcome Home Assisted Living and to Kindred Hospice Care. They both provided Lorraine with exceptional care during her stay.
Funeral services will be held at Nelson House Funeral Homes in Owosso on Saturday August 15, 2020. Pastor Cal Emerson will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Tree Cemetery in Corunna. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 pm followed by the service at 2 pm.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Bill Aue Scholarship Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Lorraine M. Kirby, age 82, entered into her eternal heavenly home August 11, 2020, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
Lorraine was born in Flint, MI on Sept 14, 1937 to William R and Lucille M. (Gocha) Bowles. Her family later moved to Lennon, MI and she attended the Venice Center Country School located on Durand Road. Later she would graduate from Owosso High in the Spring of 1955.
On Sept, 25, 1955 she married Cloyse L. Kirby at the Old First United Methodist Church in downtown Owosso. Together they had three children; Jeff, Tina and Lisa.
Lorraine sewed for many years for an interior decorating business and in 1974 went to work for the Owosso Public Schools. She worked at Bryant School as the Executive Secretary to principals, John Spindler and Bill Aue and retired in 1999 after 25 years of service.
Lorraine was a member of the Owosso First United Methodist Church for over 50 years and later a member of the Owosso Wesleyan Church, now known as Gracepointe Wesleyan Church. Lorraine was also a member of the Owosso Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and worked as a hospital volunteer. She was also a 4-H leader to sew for her girls. She loved to cook for her family, loved her simple home and kept it and the yard in immaculate shape.
Lorraine was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Cloyse L. Kirby, sister Jane Bowles, and brother William Bowles.
Lorraine is survived by her two brothers; John (Beverly) Bowles, Jim (Joyce) Bowles; and her children; Jeff (Christine) Kirby of Delaware, OH, Tina Corbin of Manassas, VA, Lisa (Robert) Meihls of Corunna MI. She has five grandchildren, Brandon Corbin, Lindsay Corbin, Emily (Ken) Bickel, Jeffrey Meihls, and John Meihls.
The family would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Welcome Home Assisted Living and to Kindred Hospice Care. They both provided Lorraine with exceptional care during her stay.
Funeral services will be held at Nelson House Funeral Homes in Owosso on Saturday August 15, 2020. Pastor Cal Emerson will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Tree Cemetery in Corunna. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 pm followed by the service at 2 pm.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Bill Aue Scholarship Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Lorraine was born in Flint, MI on Sept 14, 1937 to William R and Lucille M. (Gocha) Bowles. Her family later moved to Lennon, MI and she attended the Venice Center Country School located on Durand Road. Later she would graduate from Owosso High in the Spring of 1955.
On Sept, 25, 1955 she married Cloyse L. Kirby at the Old First United Methodist Church in downtown Owosso. Together they had three children; Jeff, Tina and Lisa.
Lorraine sewed for many years for an interior decorating business and in 1974 went to work for the Owosso Public Schools. She worked at Bryant School as the Executive Secretary to principals, John Spindler and Bill Aue and retired in 1999 after 25 years of service.
Lorraine was a member of the Owosso First United Methodist Church for over 50 years and later a member of the Owosso Wesleyan Church, now known as Gracepointe Wesleyan Church. Lorraine was also a member of the Owosso Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and worked as a hospital volunteer. She was also a 4-H leader to sew for her girls. She loved to cook for her family, loved her simple home and kept it and the yard in immaculate shape.
Lorraine was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Cloyse L. Kirby, sister Jane Bowles, and brother William Bowles.
Lorraine is survived by her two brothers; John (Beverly) Bowles, Jim (Joyce) Bowles; and her children; Jeff (Christine) Kirby of Delaware, OH, Tina Corbin of Manassas, VA, Lisa (Robert) Meihls of Corunna MI. She has five grandchildren, Brandon Corbin, Lindsay Corbin, Emily (Ken) Bickel, Jeffrey Meihls, and John Meihls.
The family would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Welcome Home Assisted Living and to Kindred Hospice Care. They both provided Lorraine with exceptional care during her stay.
Funeral services will be held at Nelson House Funeral Homes in Owosso on Saturday August 15, 2020. Pastor Cal Emerson will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Tree Cemetery in Corunna. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 pm followed by the service at 2 pm.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Bill Aue Scholarship Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association.
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