Lorraine Hitchens's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2025 in Laurel, Delaware

Lorraine Hitchens

August 24, 1934 - May 24, 2025 (90 years old)

Laurel, Delaware

Lorraine Hitchens's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2025 in Laurel, Delaware

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Bennie Smith Funeral Home

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Lorraine Hitchens

August 24, 1934 - May 24, 2025 (90 years old)

Laurel, Delaware

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Lorraine Hitchens Obituary

The passing of Lorraine Hitchens (Laurel, Delaware) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 24, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lorraine Hitchens to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Cooper and Louise Cooper; her son Ronald "Ronnie"; her husband Donald Hitchens Sr.; her son Tyrone Hitchens; her siblings, Carmetta Holden (Donald), Bertha Hitchens (Robert), Hattie Puckham (Eugene) and Richard Cooper Jr.; her siblings-in-law, Sylvia Oney (Joe), Helen Hitchens, Theodore Hitchens (Ardella), William Alvin Hitchens (Claudette) and Chester Twine; and her daughters-in-law, Vera "Polly" Hitchens and Vanessa "Sue" Hitchens.

She is survived by: her friend Elizabeth Carter; her children, Donald Hitchens Jr., Michael Hitchens (Elaine), Kenneth Hitchens (Migdalia) and Rochelle Camper (Kendall); her sister Gwendolyn Twine; her brother-in-law Charles Wayne Hitchens; and her daughters-in-law, Connie Hitchens and Vanessa Drayton. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren.

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Bennie Smith Funeral Home



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June 2, 2025

Paul, Paige, Clyde, Adrian and Terence Selby lit a candle


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June 2, 2025

Paul, Paige, Clyde, Adrian and Terence Selby sent flowers

“Mrs. Lorraine was a gem! She was loved by many, including our mother, Cora N. Selby. She was such a holy and peaceful person. While her physical presence will be missed, her memories will linger in the hearts of those who were touched by her. The Paul and Cora Selby Family”


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June 4, 2025

V. Ennis Harris wrote a sympathy message

“Mrs. Hitchens will be greatly missed. A woman of God who would help anyone. She lived a life of love and service to all mankind. She now has her wings in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rest in peace. Vanessa "Ennis" Laurel, Delaware”


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United Deliverance Bible Center
532 W 7th St, Laurel, DE 19956

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June 07

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United Deliverance Bible Center
532 W 7th St, Laurel, DE 19956

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