Lorraine and I were always very close. She became much more than my sister, she was more like my mom and she and Roscoe treated our children like they were their grandchildren.
After moving to Arizona, when we would visit Indiana we would always stay with them, their home felt like coming home. We were always welcomed with open arms, hugs and laughter and reminiscing of times past. If you were looking for an example of "good, christian people" Roscoe and Lorraine Perkins were it. They were always there for whoever needed them for anything.
Lorraine was so prim and proper and yet so witty, smart and onery. Her sense of humor was very entertaining. She delivered laughs with a sly smile and a twinkle in her eye.
I was so lucky to be able to visit with Lorraine over this last year after Roscoe passed. Even though the communication between us could be challenging we always made do. We would gossip, I would paint her nails her favorite pink color and usually shared a sweet tweet. She loved chocolate cake. It was always hard to say goodbye when I would leave, just as it is now, except now it's Lorraine that is going on ahead.
Our hearts are broken in losing Lorraine. Se meant so much to all of us. However, while our souls are aching for one last smile, laugh, hug, we are comforted knowing she is now with her Roscoe.
At first the memories will be hurtful, reminding us she is not here with us. However, later the memories will be welcomed, reminding us she was here.
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