Lorraine Frances Smith

Lorraine's father, Charles “Curly”, worked on WPA projects and she moved with her parents around the country, until they settled in Alameda, California where Curly was employed at the Alameda Naval Air Station. Lorraine graduated from Alameda High School where she met Bob, the love of her life. After they married, Bob and Lorraine settled in Noe Valley where they lived for 60 years. Lorraine truly loved being a Noe Valley girl and had many neighborhood friends who she considered family.

She was a legal secretary since she was a teenager and remained friends with the people she met at her first job. In 1996, Lorraine started working at the California Department of Justice, where she met many lifelong friends. 

Lorraine loved life and had many great times with her cherished friends and family. She was game to do everything from attending Sumo matches to going to the opera. Lorraine loved to laugh and had a positive attitude about everything she undertook in life. She was an avid reader and a big supporter of the Democratic party. Lorraine loved animals, especially her dog, Lexi. Lexi was pampered since she was adopted 7 years ago.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Mary and her husband, Bob. She is survived by her daughter Candice and her son Dan (Penelope). 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Family Dog Rescue or St. Jude Research Hospital.

A celebration of Lorraine's life will be at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 725 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94114, on Friday, November 14th at 10:00 a.m. 

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