Lorraine DeFreece Obituary

Lorraine DeFreece of Newburgh, New York, born on April 28, 1951, passed away on September 21, 2026. 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 DeFreece to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William O. DeFreece and Fannie O. DeFreece (Pinckney); her sons, Robert K. Gayle and Anthony E. Gayle; and her husband Robert E. Gayle.

She is survived by: her children, Stephanie Gayle and Daniel Gayle of Newburgh, NY; her grandchildren, Khalid, Isis and Daniel Jr.; her great grandchildren, Dakota, Kymarion and Khalon; and her siblings, Loretta, Pauline, Fannie, Beverly, Anthony DeFreece "Tony", Harold, Jimmy, Frankie, Paul, Alfred, Gerald, Leonard, Jefferey and Carl.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Ebenezer Baptist Church (76 1st St, Newburgh, NY 12553). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.