of West Helena, AR
May 12, 1924 - August 24, 2015
Lorraine Adele Stone Miller, 91, of West Helena, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, August 24th, 2015. Lorraine, fondly known as ''Rainy'' was born May 12, 1924 in Sussex, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of seven children born to Grace and William Stone. Her brother, Homer, and sisters Merle, Betty, Ruby, Retta, and Beulah all preceded Lorraine in death. She graduated from Waukesha County High School.
Lorraine married Dois W. ''Buzz'' Miller of Helena on June 9, 1945. He was deceased August 25, 1962. Lorraine is survived by their two children, Marilyn (Lynn) Miller Ross and her husband, Bob of Maumelle, AR, and Ronnie M. Miller of Pine Bluff. She leaves her two grandchildren, John M. Ross of California, Lori E. Ross of Maumelle, AR, and her great-grandson, Alex M. Ross, of Maumelle.
Lorraine will be missed by her beloved nieces and nephews who fondly called her, ''Rainy-Mom''. She leaves dear friends in her neighborhood and in the community who have blessed her life.
Lorraine, a citizen of Helena-West Helena for sixty-five years, worked for the Phillips County Regional Library for thirty-eight years, retiring at the age of 84. A lifelong learner, Lorraine loved reading, research, gardening, and serving others.
There will be a Celebration of Lorraine's life at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. A private burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lorraine can be made to the Phillips County Regional Library, 720 Porter Street, Helena, AR 72342, or to the Humane Society of the Delta, P.O. Box 3218, West Helena, AR 72390; http://www.humanesocietyofthedelta.org/.
Service will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Lynn.
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you two were very close - a real blessing. Hope you will find comfort in the beautiful memories you had with her.
God Bless
Cheryl & Bill Wessels
Lynn, Ronnie and family,
Thinking of you and fondly remembering your sweet Mom. She was a faithful friend to my parents (esp. my Mama). She carried on that friendship by writing me a "newsy" letter with her Christmas cards. They always included news of you, but mostly her pride and joy, Lori, John and Alex. Pray her passing was peaceful.
In sympathy and love,
Hope
Lynn, I am so sorry about your sweet Mother. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. We will keep you and family in our prayers. Love, Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Saying goodbye to such a sweet lady is hard. I've known Mrs. Lorraine for almost 30 years. I got to know her thru working with the library at Elaine. She was always so thoughtful & kind. I've received many get well cards from her thru the years. At the loss of each of my sisters & my Mom she wrote very thoughtful notes to me. She was special. Will miss seeing her in Walmart. So happy to have known her.
For our sweet, funny, spunky, totally adorable Aunt Rainy.
Remembering you w/ Love and a chuckle.
Thanks for being our #2 Mom, Jim's "Sweetie" and my very best "book buddy."
Thanks for worrying about us, keeping us in touch w/ family news and b-day cards filled w/ kisses.
MISS You. LOVE You Always!!
For our sweet, funny, spunky, totally adorable Aunt Rainy.
Remembering you w/ Love and a chuckle.
Thanks for being our #2 Mom, Jim's "Sweetie" and my very best "book buddy."
Thanks for worrying about us, keeping us in touch w/ family news and b-day cards filled w/ kisses.
MISS You. LOVE You Always!!
So sad to hear about Lorraine, I worked on Bookmobile from PLM Reginal for seven yrs.
I loved her very dearly!
Lynn,
I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. I absolutely loved your mom and enjoyed our visits when I did her hair. After we
Lorraine was a very beautiful woman inside and out. She had much love for her family and friends.I was very lucky to have known this special, loving, kind woman and she has left a big imprint on my heart and in my life! May God bless her and keep her. May her perpetual light shine on for others and may she be loved and remembered by all. My love and prayers for her family at this time..
Lorraine was a beautiful lady inside and out. My prayers goes out to her family and all of her friends. S
Dear Rainymom,
Because we are so close in age, you have been my friend as well as my aunt and surrogate mother. I know all your sisters including my blood mother are delighting in your presence in heaven. You will always have a special place in my heart.
I will miss you so much, Rainy. You were very dear to me. There will be a big, empty whole in my heart.
Sympathies to Lynn and Ronnie and the family. I remember Lorraine as such a beautiful young wife and mother, always so pleasant. May God's love and peace be with you.
Lorraine was a very special woman who touched many lives with her thoughtfulness and love. I send my love and sympathy to the family.