Anna L. 'Lorraine' Lowman

Anna L. 'Lorraine' Lowman (nee Murphy) 89, went home to be with The Lord Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Kingston of Ashland. She was born February 5, 1935 in Edmond, West Virginia, and graduated from Richwood High School in Richwood, West Virginia. Mrs. Lowman had been a resident of Lorain County for many years, previously living in North Ridgeville, Grafton, and Wellington. She loved taking care of her home and family. She also retired from the The Renaissance in Olmsted Township and from being a Home Companion. Mrs. Lowman was a devoted Christian and a long-time member of Midview Baptist Church in Grafton. She was also an avid reader, and she loved to beautifully arrange flowers from her garden and then give them to her friends and family. Lorraine Lowman is survived by two daughters, Karen Johnson (Greg) of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Marcia Mohr (Terry) of Elyria; two sons, John Lowman (Lori) of New London, and Roger Lowman (Karen) of Simpsonville, South Carolina; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris McMillion (David), and Donna Blankenship (Mike), both of West Virginia; four brothers, Wendall Murphy (Ellie) of North Carolina, Larry Murphy of Washington, Ronald Murphy (Jean) of Amherst, and Delbert Murphy (Karla) of West Virginia; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellsworth 'Sonny' Lowman in 1982; a great-grandson, Brooks Wilcox; her parents, Oliver and Rachel (nee Haye) Murphy; two sisters, Della Young, and Glenna McMullen; and one brother, Gene Murphy. The family will receive friends Friday, September 6, 2024 from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at Midview Baptist Church, 36710 West Royalton Road (Route 82), Grafton. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Andrew Cuffman, Mrs. Lowman's grandson-in-law, officiating. A private burial will be Monday, September 9, 2024 at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice. Liston Funeral Home, North Ridgeville, is serving the family. To leave an online condolence please visit listonfuneralhome.com.