Lorraine McCaughey's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2026 in Vinton, Louisiana

Lorraine McCaughey

April 23, 1936 - March 17, 2026 (89 years old)

Vinton, Louisiana

Lorraine McCaughey's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2026 in Vinton, Louisiana

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Riley Smith Funeral Home

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Lorraine McCaughey

April 23, 1936 - March 17, 2026 (89 years old)

Vinton, Louisiana

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Lorraine McCaughey Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lorraine McCaughey (Vinton, Louisiana), who passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lorraine McCaughey or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As Lorraine departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Lorraine may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Lorraine leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her son Thor McCaughey; her parents, Oliver Gaudet and Martha Gaudet; her sister Juanita Powell; and her nephew Ronald Jean Caswell.

She is survived by: her husband Don McCaughey; her children, Cass McCaughey (Regina), Brett McCaughey (Tammy) and Fara Cloud (Shannon); her daughter-in-law Amanda McCaughey; and her sister Theresa Bonin. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riley Smith Funeral Home



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March 19, 2026

Terry Benoit & Dianna Bellamy sent flowers

“In loving memory of Lorraine McCaughey, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”


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Mar 21

Visitation

Vinton Methodist Church
1102 Horridge St, Vinton, LA 70668

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Mar 21

Memorial service

Vinton Methodist Church
1102 Horridge St, Vinton, LA 70668

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