  Sherman - Mrs. Loftin, 72, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Sherman. Funeral services for Florence Lorraine Loftin were held Wednesday morning, May 16, 2018 at the Faith Church. Burial followed at Friendship Cemetery with Gus Daniel, Todd Daniel, Tim Cooley, Jeff Cooley, Damon Cooley and David Bailey serving as pallbearers. Lorraine was born October 1, 1945 in Kipling, Louisiana, daughter of Officer Jack and Nellie Aiken Cooley, Sr. On March 21, 1964 Lorraine and Robert Loftin, Jr. were married in Sugartown, Louisiana. Mrs. Loftin was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were the joy of her life, and she poured abundant love into caring for and encouraging them throughout life. She worked at Johnson & Johnson for 30 years and touched many lived with her kindness and contagious smile. Lorraine loved the Lord and served Him faithfully and remained close to Jesus all of her days. Mrs. Loftin is survived by her husband of 54 years; daughter, Michele Daniel and husband, Todd, of Sherman; grandchildren: Gus and Claire Daniel, both of Sherman; 2 brothers, OJ Cooley, Jr. and wife, Jolene, of DeRidder, Louisiana; and Johnny Cooley and wife, Carla, of Sulphur, Louisiana; 3 sisters, Linda Caraway and husband, CW of DeRidder, Louisiana; Annette Bailey and husband, David, of Haughton, Louisiana; and Joan Batchelor and husband, Dan, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; mother-in-law, Loretta Loftin of DeRidder; sister-in-law, Patsy Cooley of DeRidder; and numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Robert Loftin, Sr.; and 2 brothers-in-law, Jerry Loftin and Chester Cooley. Memorials will be gladly accepted as donation to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Lorraine and others affected by Alzheimer's; and may be given to the Faith Church Building Fund, Sherman, Texas.   Friendship Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |