Lorraine Miller Kennedy
June 21, 1946 ~ February 17, 2025
Born in:
New York, New York
Resided in:
Southern Pines, North Carolina
We are profoundly saddened to share that our beloved mother, Lorraine Miller Kennedy, age 78, passed peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End, North Carolina.
Lorraine was born in New York City on June 21, 1946, as one of four children of parents, Ernest Miller Jr. and Ethel nee Rouse.
Lorraine is survived by her four children, son, Jerry Gregor and his wife Arlene, and their three children Justin, Ashley, and Garrett. Daughters: Debbie Gregor and her son Richard Slack III, Caryn Shanley and her daughter, Savannah, and Kim Shanley-Odom, and her son Caleb. She was very proud of her grandchildren mentioned above and her great-grandson Richard Slack IV.
In addition to her parents, Lorraine was predeceased by her brothers, Ernie Miller, Jr., and Alan Miller, and sister, Gail Galvan.
Lorraine touched the lives of everyone she met with her warm engaging personality. Her compassion and loving nature left a lasting impact on all who knew her. Lorraine was also loving and caring to many family members and friends over the years, including her many dogs, cats, and furry friends. Above all else, she loved and cherished her family.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025; Pleasant Hill Baptist Church: 2237 Camp Easter Road, Carthage, North Carolina 28327.
We are grateful for the support of our family and friends during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FirstHealth Hospice House and Palliative Care.
Online condolences can be made at: PinesFunerals.com
Powell Funeral Home is honored to serve Lorraine’s family.
Services
Memorial Service: March 1, 2025 11:00 am
Room: Sanctuary
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
2237 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines , NC 28387
910-692-0992
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Lorraine Miller Kennedy 's name.
“The heart was made to be broken” – Oscar Wilde
We love and miss you. Love you always, Jerry xo, Arlene xo, Justin xo, Ashley xo, Garrett xo
You never leave my mind 💔.
Thank you God for blessing me with such an amazing loving, compassionate, selflessness mother. You’ve always been there for me and I will forever cherish all the memories we have together ❤️ Until we meet again for all eternity please continue to watch over us 🙏🏼
I am grateful that God chose you to be my Mother. I know you are with Jesus where you longed to be. I didn’t realize how deep the pain could get. I’m holding on to all of our memories until I see you again.
Love you always and forever
Kim Shanley
Thank you Meredith…yall are truly one of a kind. ❤️
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Lorraine and her siblings:
Ernie, Gail and Chic.
Dear family of Lorraine and my friend Caryn
May the peace of your memories help sustain you at this time of grief. May God lift you up in Lorraine’s memory .